Comments on: Can I get Dental bridges if…..? (picture provided)?

By: docgobbler

docgobbler — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:26:59 +0000

No, it’s not possible…..how’s that for an answer. Cuspids are the cornerstone teeth in your mouth and as such, receive immense masticating pressures. A fixed prosthesis would not hold up. That being said, you could have implants and crowns but I sure wouldn’t do them in my practice due to the above mentioned problems. Extracting the cuspids will set you up for lifelong misery. Get over yourself!
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I am a DDS….over 35 years.

By: D J

D J — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:10:59 +0000

Uhhhmmmm…I think you will have a hard time finding a dentist (who isn’t a total quack) that will pull your permanent cuspids. These teeth are the strongest in your mouth, considered "eye teeth" because the root is the longest therefore extracting them will probably be difficult and painful. Not to mention how expensive it’s going to be to do what you mentioned…but it just seems really unneccessary. I would urge you (even though you don’t want to hear it) to at least seek out information on Invisalign. MANY adult patients (men & women) wore these and it was because they were vain and impatient and didn’t want to deal with regular braces. They all did well with them and were satisfied. I just feel you would be doing way more harm than good by pulling your cuspids and getting bridges. Sorry, sorry, sorry for telling you what you didn’t want to hear.
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former dental & orthodontic assistant 14 years

By: ♥AmAnDa♥

♥AmAnDa♥ — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:30:59 +0000

just get invesilign.(cant spell it). it less of a hassel as braces nd it works faster.
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By: vampireemily95

vampireemily95 — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:12:59 +0000

I have the same problem! I still have BRACES on though. I've never heard of those, but braces are the best solution in my case. I had the 2 on top removed and they are looking great. But for bridges, you urself have to try it.
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By: ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥

♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:50:59 +0000

To perfectly honest with you….. never pull teeth that are healthy! Bridges wear out over time and need to be replaced. They can break and can look fake.

You really need to see an orthodontist and discuss a treatment plan. Sorry but that’s my best motherly advice.
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Former dental office employee

By: ailee

ailee — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:23:59 +0000

No, I don’t believe you can get dental bridges for gaps because how would the tooth stay?

Teeth are stabilized into your gums because the doctor grinds your real teeth until it’s small and fits/glues the fake porcelain veneer tooth over it.

You could ask your dentist though.

I also honestly don’t recommend bridges in general. Maybe it’s just me but I rather go through the time for braces and keep my real teeth. Bridges do wear over time and the real teeth under can decay.

To the person under, bridges usually don’t look fake. You can have the tooth made into whatever shape needed and have it painted to the exact color tone of all your other teeth.
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Parents are dental technicians.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:57:59 +0000

Ewwww
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