Does Getting a Dental Bridge Hurt?

What Does Getting a Dental Bridge Feel Like?

Before the bridge is put in place the dentist usually gets the teeth ready that will hold it. This can mean taking away a bit of the outer layer so the bridge can fit right. Since the area is numb you probably won’t feel the drilling the way you normally would.

You might feel some pressure. You might hear the drill. Your jaw can also feel tired from keeping it open for a time. None of these things mean there is a problem.

Does the Tooth Preparation Hurt?

The preparation is usually the part that people’re most worried about. Honestly with numbing it should be okay. If you feel pain let the dentist know right away. They can give you numbing instead of expecting you to just deal with it.

When Should You Call the Dentist?

• Pain that keeps getting worse of getting better especially when you are trying to sleep.

• A sharp bite that makes one tooth hurt every time your teeth come together. That usually needs a check.

• Swelling around the gums, which’s not something I would just ignore.

• Sensitivity that stays strong for days of getting better over time.

Is a Dental Bridge Worth the Discomfort?

For people the actual process is quicker than they thought. The bigger change happens after when your tongue keeps finding the bridge because your mouth knows something is different.

To be honest I think the fear before dental work is usually worse than the work itself. A numb mouth and some pressure aren’t exactly fun. They are a long way from the painful experience many people think they will have.

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