Is It Possible To Have A Bridge To Replace Two Missing Teeth? My Dentist Thinks The Gap Is Too Big.
Q.
Hi Mark. I have two missing teeth at the side and 3 crowns at the front. I have been told I can’t have a bridge to replace the two missing teeth. Is that right? My dentist said I have too big of a gap for a bridge to be fitted. But I know people that have had a full top row of teeth fitted onto a bridge. Could you tell me if this is true or not as I really can’t wear dentures? I have one with two teeth on it an can’t speak or eat with dentures in and this is really depressing me and I would really like your advice on it. Thank you so much.
Hi Mark. I have two missing teeth at the side and 3 crowns at the front. I have been told I can’t have a bridge to replace the two missing teeth. Is that right? My dentist said I have too big of a gap for a bridge to be fitted. But I know people that have had a full top row of teeth fitted onto a bridge. Could you tell me if this is true or not as I really can’t wear dentures? I have one with two teeth on it an can’t speak or eat with dentures in and this is really depressing me and I would really like your advice on it. Thank you so much.
A.
Hi, thank you for getting in touch. Sometimes if the gap is too large it is inadvisable to have a long span bridge. This doesn’t mean it can’t be done but it may not be a good long term solution and may cause more problems later on. You should maybe get a second opinion on this and I’d advise you see a very experienced cosmetic dentist or a specialist in restorative dentistry for the best advice. Kind regards, Mark.
Hi, thank you for getting in touch. Sometimes if the gap is too large it is inadvisable to have a long span bridge. This doesn’t mean it can’t be done but it may not be a good long term solution and may cause more problems later on. You should maybe get a second opinion on this and I’d advise you see a very experienced cosmetic dentist or a specialist in restorative dentistry for the best advice. Kind regards, Mark.
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