I am a 53 year old female. Have always taken great care of my teeth. Over recent years have been treated by my dentist and hygienist for receding gums. Visited my dentist yesterday with what I though was just a crack in one of my old fillings, only to be told that the tooth was actually fractured vertically. It is in my upper jaw and third from the back. I have a wide smile and it will definitely show if I have it removed. My dentist advised that it may last for a year, (he drilled out the old filling and repacked it)
He was less than helpful about my options and I left the surgery confused and shocked. My question is would I be better off having an implant or a bridge to replace the gap. One of the teeth that would be needed to support the bridge is deeply filled. Also a guide to how much this would cost would be useful.
Thank you very much for your time.
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Would a bridge be suitable for a tooth that is fractured and another that is deeply filled?
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010How long will it take to get used to my new bridge?
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Hello Doc.
Last week I had some bridge work done to replace a 2-tooth lower plate, which I’ve lived with for over 20 years, but which was becoming irritating and ill-fitting. The bridge looks fantastic, but feels very unwelcome in my mouth and I’m starting to panic that I’ve made the wrong decision by having this work done. All I can feel in my mouth is this bridge; eating has become a depressing affair, since the bridge feels like its dominating my taste buds. Will this discomfort subside? How long should I wait before deciding to have the thing removed? Please help!
At least 3-6 months
Can I have a bridge fitted if I have receding gums and missing teeth?
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 I have receding gums on my lower jaw
and 2 front teeth missing can i still have a bridge fitted and at what cost. I am an old age pensioner
Can I have a bridge fitted for a crowned tooth that has a hair line fracture?
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010I have a crown on my right canine tooth,the root has an airline fracture,i have been to a private dentist who has taken several x rays and impressions,i was expecting him to say i could have a bridge,but he has said the root should be surgically removed. I also have 3 other crowns the left canine being one of them and the same has been suggested for this the root is not damaged on the left side.A plate with false teeth, I am in a state of shock there is no way I could tolerate a plate.Should I get a second opinion?.
How long does it take to adjust to a dental bridge?
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010HOW LONG BEFORE YOU ADJUST TO A DENTAL BRIDGE?
I HAVE A NEW LOWER LEFT SIDE BRIDGE FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX WEEK.
IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IT COULD TAKE UP TO SIX MONTHS.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Can I have a temporary bridge fitted once my broken bridge is removed and what are the anaesthetic options?
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Hi have been told by my dentist that me bridge needs replacing as it has broken , and I will have to have a temp denture fitted for between 6-12 months ! then a new bridge fitted I am really worried about this I am only 45 can I have a temp bridge fitted instead .
I am a nhs patient , but would pay for a temp bridge .
I am having the extraction and procedure with the magic wand as have had a allergic reaction once , can this procedure be done with the wand ? thanking you
My Maryland bridges keep falling out, what can be done?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 Hello,
I have had two maryland bridges in on the top (the last teeth before the big ones…). the first time they were placed in the early 1990s by an american dentist- one of them is still in place. the second one started falling out in november 2007. Finally mu dutch dentist made a new bridge- and placed it in in october 2008.It has fallen out twice since then… is this to be expected or is there something wrong with the construction she made? what could be wrong with the bridge and what could be done? ( i am extremely careful with the foods i eat!- so that is not the problem). Thanks for your advice!
Can bridgework be better than dentures for decayed teeth?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010my teeth are very badly decayed and i was wondering if a bridge would be a better alternative to dentures since i have a few teeth that are still healthy?
I just had a tooth removed and need a bridge. Can a permanent on be made before the gum is healed?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 Had one top back tooth extracted two weeks ago and was pre prepped for a bridge due to be fixed later this week
my query is can the temp bridge be fitted before
gum has completely healed there is no infection but it has not closed up totally yet
I have bad teeth. Can I get NHS treatment for implants, bridges and crowns?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010i have really bad dismangled teeth top and bottom, and would like a quick fix not BRACES i think i implants or crown and bridges ,can i get this on NHS
