I have two missing teeth ( 5 and 7 ) my dentist recommended me having a bridge of 6 units on teeth 4-6-8-9 instead of a bridge of 5 units on teeth 4-6-7. He told me with a bridge of 6 units, we have more chances to have a solid one rather than the one with 5 units. What do you think?
I have photo from a bridge replacement they would not fix it and said I needed another grand for cleaning instead. I went to another so called dentist and they said the same. I think I should go to a doctor not a dentist. There is something wrong and these dentist are being evasive and not addressing my concerns. Do I get a dr opinion or what? They replaced it in late February and its still loose with openings. What can I do?
Gap in bridge I have a gap on the outside part of my bridge. Is this normal. The dentist that put it in said it was okay just make sure I floss and use a water pik to clean. I recentlt started seeing a new dentist and the hygenist said she has never seen a bridge like this.
The bridge was placed next to my wisdom tooth. I believe it is a tight contact which is why I cannot floss between the bridge and wisdom tooth. I know its important to floss every tooth which is why I am worried. Should I just waterpik instead of getting it readjusted? There is no problem flossing under the bridge but the problem is I cannot get the thread to go inbetween the wisdom tooth and bridge. For example, if a crown is too close to your natural tooth, it is too tight to floss
My question is in regards to an upcoming dental extraction of #20 and #21 will have a 3 surface filling. So what are the options here, I can't do an implant this year I also want to hold on to my other teeth forever really so high speeding away healthy teeth is not going to help me do that. I know it is not typical but can a Maryland bridge work? Is there any option that will allow me to replace 20 fix 21 . I will plan to go back and do an implant for this tooth in about a year and half.
Recently I have lost my 1st and 2nd molar in the lower right side. I broke them really bad by grinding and clenching in my sleep. I had to get them removed during COVID time as that was all the Dentist could do because they were not doing any major procedures. What are my best Options as right now I am a student and cannot afford dental implants. Can I get a dental bridge from lower Pre-Molar 1 and 2 for 1st Molar and wisdom tooth for 2nd Molar or is this not possible?
There is a gap before my dental bridge and I cannot floss the tooth after the bridge (my natural tooth). It was cemented too close to my back tooth. Should I get this adjusted because I cannot floss my natural tooth (only under the bridge) and it has me worried. The dentist did notice but it was already cemented and could not yank it off. He said I might need it adjusted which takes time or get filling to create space. Any thoughts please, this is on my bottom molars
I'm a mess , I have a partial on the upper. the only teeth left 6-10 , and number 9 just broke. So getting a bridge using 8 &10. Number 8 will need a root canal before. I want to get rid of the partial, Can I use 6 as abutment , thinking of 4 tooth bridge as the best option , what do think ?