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Hi Mark,

3 years ago, my side tooth was extracted and the dentist suggested that I have a bridge which is glued/cemented to either side of the teeth. For the past 2 years, I have gone back to my dentist (sometimes on a monthly basis) as the bridge keeps falling out. Each visit is costing me £90.00. I don’t want an implant. Would you suggest a false tooth, or is this not possible. Many thanks for you time.

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Hello Mr moore, back in 2009 when i fell pregnant i had a tooth fall out, so i took a trip to the dentist and was told nothing could be done till after the birth my child, however the dentist was new and alittle rough in handling me, and i was slightly put off, therefore i didnt return for some months, however after yet another tooth fell out i went back, because you see both teeth were baby teeth so there was nothing there to replace them. so i was offered dentures but im only young, i asked for the alternative which i was told are implants but it would cost me £3000 in total for both. But i can’t afford that, i’m a full time student with a small child. is there no way of getting them done for free on nhs or at least cheaper. this is really affecting me now as i have two gaps on either side of my mouth. i wasnt warned that this could happen to me, as id attended the same dental practice for years, they even fitted me with a strange brace when i was 15yrs old, that i was suppose to tighten every week with this little metal key, however the plastic bridge was so thick and sat on my tongue when fitted in my mouth i would gag everytime i tried to talk therefore couldnt wear it. i was told they would fit me with another one and never did. They were meant to close the gaps. I just dont know what to do.. help.

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My daughter is 17 and has a Maryland bridge on her front tooth. Its not the one with the metal wings and its keeps comming off every other week. The oral surgeon said that he wouldnt do an implant because of the nerve that is in the way. The dentist said she needed to try a maryland bridge with the metal wings. He didn’t want to put a fixed bridge in right now. Is it any other options out there?

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mam is it possible make a dental bridge wethout cutting the teeth?

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How much would it cost approximately to have a bridge fitted by you for 4 missing teeth at the front. At present I have a maryland bridge but it has come loose several times so I would like a bridge that is fixed to the two teeth at either side. I had a consultation for implants but I do not have enough bone, and I do not want to have a bone graft.

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Hello. I hope you can offer me some advice. Ten years ago I had a riding accident and my two front teeth were knocked out. Since then I’ve made do with one maryland bridge and one of my original teeth which was replaced and root canal filled. Since then that tooth has fallen out and my maryland kept falling away so I have a denture. It’s horrible and keeps falling out. I cannot afford implants and i do not know what to do. I used to have beautiful teeth and now, every way I turn any kind of solution will cost thousands. I cannot get a local NHS dentist, I’ve been trying for two years and cannot find anyone that will take me on. I need to do something though as last week I lost my teeth in the swimming pool when I took my little boy swimming! Is there anything that could be done that is affordable? I have a 5yr old CCJ on my file so loans are not really an option sadly. Thanks in advance.

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I have an old bridge (ie false tooth with metal flaps).
First fitted 15 years came out recently and my new dentist has fitted it now 5 times using 1 cement mixture.
He says i need a new modern bridge but costs are expensive.
Is there a certain type of cement i can ask to be used in future.

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I have to replace 2 of my front teeth.I would like to use a Maryland bridge with
ceramic attachments instead of metal. However, I have crowns on both sides.
Can this type of bridge be bonded well to crowns?

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I am 34 years old and had maryland bridges fitted when I was 15 to replace the two teeth either side of my front teeth (thatnever appeared after my baby teeth fell out).

They are still there and have been very strong and good, but the metal is starting to show through and I have noticeable gaps around them now as my mouth has changed shape as I have got older and am increasingly self conscious of them.

Please can you advise my best options, should I replace them with maryland brisges again (or do they still have the metal bonds that would show through) or implants?

Also, my front teeth are crossed and I am keen to get them straightened. Please can you let me know if I can have a brace with bridges or if veneers would be more appropriate.

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Hi,

As a boy of around 9 years old I managed to knock out tooth 9 in a cycling accident. Both 8 & 10 were also damaged and ended up being root filled. I wore a plate to the age of 18 but since then I have been wearing a Maryland bridge which has worked well. Over the years the bridge has come out a few times and 8 & 10 have become quite discoloured; also I think the Maryland is starting to loosen again.

My question is what is the best way forward for me from here?

1) Carry on as is – not sure if 8 & 10 can be cleaned in some way?

2) A bridge – I am worried about its longevity & weather the neighbouring teeth, which are root filled, are up to supporting it via crowns.

3) Go for an implant at 9 with single crowns at 8 & 10 – assuming it is viable.

4) Something I haven�t thought of?

I guess what I am looking for is an unbiased opinion of the right way forward. Any advice you can give to help me make the best decision would be much appreciated.