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Is replacing a dental bridge painful?
The procedure used to put the dental bridge in your mouth is relatively easy and pain-free. Before the procedure, your dentist will use Novocain or other numbing agents to prevent you from feeling any pain during the procedure. Once you are numb, your dentist will start the procedure.
Can a bridge be removed and replaced?
Loose bridges can often be easily removed and repaired, allowing your dentist to recement the bridge into place. However, the cement used to bond a bridge in place is designed to last for many years and it is not always possible to remove a bridge without causing damage to the support of surrounding teeth.
How much does it cost to replace a dental bridge?
Dental bridges are an affordable tooth replacement option. The cost of dental bridges varies, and with insurance the costs reduce significantly, but most patients pay between $300 and $1,000 for a bridge to replace a single tooth.
Is a dental bridge comfortable?
The dental bridge should feel nearly as real and comfortable to you as your natural teeth did. Many of our patients report that their bridges feel even better than the natural teeth did prior to bridge placement, especially if these teeth had large fillings or restorations in them.
Why is my dental bridge hurting?
Pain may be felt if your dental bridge is loose or there’s decay under the crown that supports the bridge. Your dental bridge may also hurt because of a gum disease that has weakened the supporting teeth, or a nerve died in one of those supporting teeth resulting in an abscess.
Why is my bridge hurting?
How long until my dental bridge feels normal?
For most patients, adjusting to a new dental bridge only takes about two weeks. Patients will notice improvements as each day passes, gradually getting accustomed to the presence of the bridge.
How do you relieve pain from a dental bridge?
How Can I Stop My Pain?
- Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever: This is a common solution to stop your pain; however, never apply it directly to the tooth.
- Salt Water Rinse: Salt water is a natural disinfectant that can also reduce inflammation.
- Hydrogen Peroxide: Diluting hydrogen peroxide with water can kill harmful bacteria.
Can a dental bridge be removed and replaced?
However, bridges can become loose or damaged, decay can get under the bridge and damage surrounding teeth, or changes in your teeth alignment can affect how the bridge fits in your mouth. When these things occur, bridge removal may be necessary. But can a dental bridge be removed and recemented into place?
Do I need to have a dental bridge cemented before permanent?
You may want to consider trial cementation of the bridge before it is permanently cemented. It is important to keep in mind how much time you had no teeth in that area; if your teeth have been missing for a long time there is a chance that for the first 3 days you will feel the dental piece a bit bulky.
What are the risks of dental crowns on a bridge?
If the crowns are ill-fitting, bacteria and plaque may get inside and cause tooth decay. The crowns may change the structure of your teeth, affecting your bite. If the abutment teeth aren’t strong enough to support the bridge, the bridge could collapse.
What are the disadvantages of a fixed dental bridge?
The main drawback to a fixed dental bridge is having to ‘sacrifice’ two healthy teeth. If you later decide to replace your bridge with an implant, the adjacent teeth will require dental crowns since the removal of enamel is permanent. You’ll also need to take special care with dental bridge cleaning and flossing.