my maryland bridge keeps falling out

Q. Hi Dr.Glaister I am now 32years and I sing in public! I’ve had Braces for Three years from 2000 - 2003 because my Canine teeth were next to my front teeth! After the space was made between my front teeth and Canines Maryland Bridges were placed! They fall out almost every month since! This is very frustrating, tell me, what do you recommend? Should I do the Traditional Bridges because implants are way to costly for me? Help!!!!!!!!

A. Traditional Bridges would involve preparing the teeth either side of the gaps for crowns. This is very invasive and if you want to have them made by a top end cosmetic dentist/cermaist the price will be very close to the cost of an implant. My advice to you would be to keep the maryland bridges in and save up to have two implants placed. I know this may be frustrating to hear as it will mean regular recementation visits but in the long term it is the better solution.

You may want to discuss with the dentist why your maryland bridges keep on coming off and maybe have them adjusted if need be. You should also remember that you should be careful for them in terms of eating.

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

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