I have a fixed dental bridge since 1988....every dentist said that the dentist who made the bridge did a great job on it, and that my teeth and gums are in good shape. I read in sources that a fixed bridge can last 7 to 10 years, but I have it a lot longer than that....so should it last my whole life (I'm 37 now) or should I expect it to come out one day and then have it replaced?
2007-04-17 16:37:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
HOHNANCY,
IT'S A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE GOOD DENTAL WORK DONE, BUT THE REAL PRAISE GOES TO YOU. A BRIDGE WILL LAST AS LONG AS WELL IT'S MADE AND AS WELL AS YOU MAINTAIN IT.
SINCE YOU'VE MANAGED THIS WELL FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS JUST KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB AND DON'T BE SURPRISED IF IT LASTS ANOTHER 20+.
2007-04-17 17:11:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they have taken X-rays of that bridge and they don't see anything wrong, why spend the money on another bridge right now? I seen people that had bridges for 20 years, specially if you take care of it and floss it.
2007-04-17 16:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sofrito 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's lasted this long...don't borrow trouble and ask how much longer it's gonna last...be thankful it's still good..(and hope it lasts forever...)
2007-04-17 16:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by Chrys 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋