Dental Bridge
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- Q Will getting a cantilever dental bridge hurt?
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Dr. Jerry Gordon, DentistryA cantilever dental bridge, like any other dental bridge, involves the trimming down of your teeth. It is the same process as getting a crown (also cap) done, but usually involves more than one tooth. As long as you are sufficiently numb, the procedure... Full Answer
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- Q What are the disadvantages of a fixed dental bridge?
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Disadvantages of fixed dental bridges include: likely to be more expensive than removable bridges affects the adjoining teeth Full Answer
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- Q What are the advantages of a fixed dental bridge?
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Advantages of fixed bridges (a restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost) include: look, feel and function like natural teeth no need to remove from mouth for cleaning Full Answer
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- Q How is a fixed dental bridge put in?
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A fixed bridge (a restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost) is commonly cemented or bonded to the natural teeth next to the space left by the missing teeth. An artificial tooth (called a pontic) replaces... Full Answer
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- Q How long should I wear a removable dental bridge?
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Your dentist can explain how long the removable bridge (a restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost) should be worn and when it should be removed. At the start, you may be asked to wear it for the first... Full Answer
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- Q When does a removable dental bridge need to be repaired?
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Over time, as you age and your mouth changes, your removable bridge (a restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost) may no longer fit well. It also could break; crack or chip, or one of the teeth could... Full Answer
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- Q Do I need to take time off work if I get a Maryland bonded dental bridge?
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Because tooth-shaping isn't usually required for a Maryland bonded dental bridge, you probably won't need to take time off from work due to pain or recovery. You will need at least two visits to create and install the bridge, and additional... Full Answer
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- Q What complications are there with getting a Maryland bonded dental bridge?
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Complications from getting a Maryland bonded dental bridges are uncommon. However, the bridge may crack or break from the stresses of biting and chewing. Good oral hygiene -- brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily -- is important to... Full Answer
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- Q What could happen if I choose not to have a cantilever dental bridge?
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If you decide not to have a cantilever dental bridge, the gap left from your missing teeth will continue to cause problems with chewing and speaking clearly, and will affect your appearance. The gap will also allow your other teeth to gradually... Full Answer
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- Q Can I get a cantilever dental bridge if I am pregnant?
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Except for emergencies, pregnant women should avoid dental procedures during the first trimester. Getting a cantilever dental bridge requires local anesthesia, which may affect your unborn baby. If possible, wait to get the bridge until after the... Full Answer
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