Can I replace missing teeth with a bridge or are there other options?
Hello,
I am having major problems with my teeth at the moment, i am currently with an nhs dentist at the local hospital, i have been seeing a dentist regularly for 10 yrs, over the last 2 years my teeth has severely deteriorated, due to osteoporosis and parathyroid which is draining my bones of calcium, i am a 43 yr old woman , the problem seems that my teeth are rotting and the gums are receding, all my dentist seems to do is remove teeth, i now have 6 gaps, 4 at the front, and i plate with 2 teeth on, all this is making me feel very down and he is planning on removing more, i don’t pay for treatment at the moment, but could you please advise me on what options i have, and is it possible to be fitted with a bridge, thank you very much in advance
A bridge is possible if you have teeth either side of a gap, so a fixed unit can be placed. The supporting teeth need to be healthy with goodbone support so the bridge has a long term chance of success.
If you do not ave good supporting teeth, implants are a very good option to restore spaces.
In all cases of restorative work, your oral hygiene has to be excellent, otherwise the chances of success are compromised.
Regards,
Sunita
can you get a six unit bridge for missing 4 front teeth and how long would it last for, and if it did break can you just get another one to replace it. thank you
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