Due to my grinding habit i feel my bridges is coming loose any advice or suggestions

Q. Last year I had a bridge fitted. The dentist used only the tooth to the right of the gap to fit the bridge to. However, whilst it looks good i find it most uncomfortable. I have been told that I am a heavy grinder although I didnt realise I did grind my teeth until this bridge was fitted and I find I am constantly grindnig on this bridge. Whereas before I was told that I only ground my teeth at night. I feel the bridge is coming loose as I can feel it moving slightly at times and when I floss underneath it I sometimes feel like I have slightly put it out of place but it usually goes back to normally within a few minutes. I would like it replaced or maybe refitted to both teeth either side instead of just the one on the right of it. The gap is, on my right side, the 3rd from my front tooth and the bridge is fitted to the 4th tooth to my right. Any advice or suggestions would be great, but I couldnt afford an implant, so thats out of the question for me. Many thanks for your help

A. I agree that an implant would be the best option it would also last the longest so is the best value overall.  Finance options are available to help you spread costs. It sounds like your bridge is moving and because it is only supported on one side is not as secure.  It also sounds like the bridge is too high in your bite, which could be causing the grinding.  My only concern about another bridge using two teeth to support it is that you have to cut down another healthy tooth.

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