Im thinking of having some dodgy teeth removed and replaced with a bridge, does anyone know how painful this is?
I also understand that after they take the feeth out they give you a temp bridge, is this the sort that you'd take out at night and put in a glass?
if you've had it done or know anyone who has i'd be grateful for any information or advice.
thanks in advance.
2007-02-03 06:54:25 · 7 answers · asked by dark-knight 2 in Health ➔ Dental
The pain is not too bad. Of course you'll be anaesthetised. Prepare for a quiet day at home with painkillers. Try and arrange the extraction appointment for a morning session.
The temporary bridge is an instant plastic that will be very similar to your existing teeth. It will be cemented in place and is not removable by you.
The idea of a temporary partial denture as suggested by above correspondent is not usual in straightforward cases.
A typical procedure at the first appointment is to:
1. Mostly prepare the teeth that will support the bridge;
2. Extract the dodgy teeth;
3. Make up a temporary plastic bridge and cement over the supporting bridge;
4. Allow healing for a minimum of 8-10 weeks
At next appointment after healing is complete:
1. Remove temporary bridge;
2. Tidy up preparation of supporting teeth;
3. Take final impression and send it to lab;
4. Make new temporary bridge and cement into place
Final appointment:
1. Take off temporary bridge;
2. Fit final bridge.
2007-02-03 13:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you do have the teeth removed you will be numb so you won't feel anything but just some slight pressure. You would need a partial denture if you want something in the space immediately after the extractions ( get that glass ready!! ). You can't have a bridge until about 6 months after you've had the teeth removed, this is because you need time for your mouth to heal and the teeth that you want to support the bridge may move slightly after the extractions. You don't have to have a denture if you don't want it, it all depends on if your happy with having the spaces for about 6 months.
Once the 6 months are up you can have the teeth prepared for the bridge.
This will involve some adjusting of the teeth in which will be supporting the bridge and some impressions of your teeth ( molds ) a couple weeks later you go back to your dentist and they then fit your permanent bridge.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-03 08:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by HAYLEY T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ive got a bridge on my front tooth. Its attached via metal either side of the 'new tooth' which is then 'cemented' to the two original teeth either side. I didn't have any pain because my tooth was already missing. I wasn't given a temporary bridge. They took an impression of the gap, made the bridge (obviously not on the spot) and I went back and had it fitted. Mind you this was several years ago, things may have changed now.
If your going to what I had done then the only pain you may have is the removal of your 'dodgy' teeth.
2007-02-03 22:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The teeth that need a bridge are treated and then a temporary bridge is fitted, made of cheaper materials until your gums settle down! And it is cemented in!!!
A bridge - altho can look nice - has its drawbacks.
It feels very different to teeth, and is not as versatile as your own teeth. Also - you have to keep up with oral hygene or you get a very smelly mouth!
2007-02-03 14:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by kiku 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not too painful... you should be numbed during the procedure.
The temporary bridge will be cemented in just like the final one.
2007-02-03 06:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mary G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Iths a doddle a doddle know wit am thaying?
2007-02-09 14:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
reading them above, i dont see how
your not going to suffer!!
2007-02-09 05:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋