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Permanent Bridge for 6 Teeth, 3 Missing - Cody, WY

UPDATED FROM MKCT110261526
25 days post

Final Procedure

WORTH IT$6,500
I had my permanent bridge put in (similar to having 6 crowns) and it is so wonderful!! The procedure lasted about 45 minutes because he wanted it to fit perfectly; having a dentist with OCD is not necessarily a bad thing. ;) It is made out of cubic zirconia and a few other materials, and it feels like glass. I chose the shade B1 because I did not want my teeth to look fake, I wanted them to have a very natural appearance even as I am aging. It was worth it to get the bridge from canine to canine instead of having implants done on the 3 missing teeth. I fear that the implants would not have matched my other teeth very well and it would have been noticeable to others. Plus, it saved me a couple thousand dollars to do it this way! I am very satisfied with my results and my dentist. The dentist told me I could bite apples, eat hard candy, and do whatever a person with real teeth can do.

A small note on hygiene: I bought some of those tiny flossing brushes (GUM brand), and I use them to clean between the bridge and my gums. Other than that, I just brush normally.

I hope this review will help others make a decision between a permanent bridge and dental implants. Please message me if you have any questions. :)

MKCT110261526's provider

Dr. Devon L. Holeman, DMD

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Sorry...but bridge is not a long term solution....teeth that currently hold/anchor this bridge will most likely decay in 5-10 years and you will be facing implantation...this is very common
Obviously it's not permanent, nothing is but regular checkups and thorough cleaning is paramount to the longevity of the bridge. My gums have improved dramatically over six months as I'm so religious with my oral hygiene more so than before. If the bone grafting works then perhaps in 20yrs I shall have implants. That would make me 73yrs old.... Isn't that when most people keep their teeth in a glass by their bed? No cosmetic surgery is forever, we all still go through the ageing process....except Madonna of course.
I appreciate your opinion, but this was the best option for me at this time. I currently do not have the financial resources to have implants but perhaps I will in the future.
Did it negatively affect your speech?
My speech is better than ever. Having the partial and a flipper both affected my speech along with everything else. I am very happy with the results. :)
I had the same type of bridge, four front teeth, I have an hereditary gum decease and as the bone was shrinking, implants were not an option. Like you I didn't like the temporary as it kept falling out at the most in opportune moment, quite embarrassing too, luckily I kept a tube of Fixodent in my bag so that I could slip away and stick it back in unnoticed. Once the permanent bridge was in it took me a few weeks to get use to it, always fearful it would fall out. Luckily it hasn't. Apparently it takes the Brian a while to familiarise itself with your new gnash ears. Six months on, I'm so happy I decided to remove the front teeth, a very difficult choice, I've had them all my life. Cleaning is absolutely imperative if you want to avoid the smell of petrifying food trapped under your bridge. The solution was dental brushes and
Panasonic EW1211W Dental Care Cordless Rechargeable Oral Irrigator Sorry I pressed send before I had finished. So this wonderful piece of kit blast everything out from under your gums even after brushing, flossing and interdental cleaning, it still manages to dislodge food. I put a bit of mouthwash in mine, also I fill the chamber with warm water as the blast of cold is a bit much. Takes a little practice as you need to hold your head over the sink, position the irrigator and press on. It's so easy to use. I would also mention for 2/3 weeks after the permanent was put in I lisped when I talked, it felt strange but kino one noticed except me and once my brain and bridge got use to each other I have no problems at all. I can feel the edge of the brace with my tongue but the ten didn't left a tiny gap for cleaning. I love my look, it's taken years off me.
Apologise for all the typos I've just re read my responses and realised my iPad has a mind of its own. Oopps
Thanks for the tip about the oral irrigation device! I will definitely check that out. :)
Thanks
Your smile is absolutely beautiful. I am considering doing something similar, perhaps ten crowns! Though the idea of it is daunting, as I have two frontal crowns now and they have been changed out over the years and even doing TWO is exhausting, so I'm going to have to get mentally prepared for it, for sure. What has happened is that my natural teeth are no longer as white as the crowns, and I can't get veneers because I have too many fillings!! Yikes, for me but big congrats to you!!
Thank you! I hope you can get the teeth you want, I couldn't go the Veneers route either. It drove me nuts too when the partial didn't match my other teeth.
UPDATED FROM MKCT110261526
25 days post

Shark Teeth and Mold

The first appointment consisted of filing down my 3 anchor teeth, taking molds of my mouth, and constructing a temporary bridge. I have super sensitive teeth, so they had to give me a total of 4 shots to keep me numb during the procedure. The whole ordeal took about 2 1/2 hours. The temporary bridge looks like something you would buy from Walmart during Halloween, but no one seemed to notice (thank goodness). I had to wait 2 weeks for my permanent bridge to come in, and the temporary started to come loose.

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I have decided to have a permanent bridge put in...

I have decided to have a permanent bridge put in after 3 years with a partial denture following an accident. In 2012, I fell and had 4 teeth that broke as a result, and the dentist had to pull 3. I cannot stand this partial and I am beginning to get cavities and decay around the areas where the partial fits against my other teeth. I finally have enough money and I am looking forward to my initial appointment on Wed, Feb 18th, 2015! I already had the consultation and my dentist assured me that I will be very pleased with the permanent bridge. It will be amazing to have teeth that actually stay in again!!

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I'm so happy for you girl! Can't wait to see your permanent bridge! Thank you so much for all your support! It meant a lot to me! I wish you the best!!! Please, stay in touch.
Thank you sweetie!! I hope you're doing well :)
I'm curious to know how your new bridge is performing. I had a 6-tooth bridge put on in April, and one of the teeth chipped after 5 days. A second tooth chipped after 2 weeks. The dentist just replaced the entire bridge, and it chipped while he was adjusting the bite. I'm extremely unhappy and wondered if it is caused from the stress of having 6 teeth connected to each other.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I haven't had any problems with mine at all, the material appears to be high quality and I am very satisfied with the results. I know my bridge is made of porcelain if that helps. Please let me know if I can help you.
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