A bridge can stay in place for years when the supporting teeth remain healthy. Problems start when something changes underneath or around it. Decay can develop on a supporting tooth. The gum around the bridge can become sore. A cracked tooth can also make the bridge impossible to keep safely in place.<\/p>\r\n
Sometimes the issue is simpler. The bridge may have loosened because the cement has failed. You might notice movement when chewing or a strange feeling when you bite down. Don’t keep testing it with your tongue. That usually makes you notice the problem more, not less.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Decay underneath the bridge, particularly if a supporting tooth has started feeling sensitive.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A loose bridge that moves while you eat. It needs checking before the supporting teeth take more strain.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Gum problems around the bridge, with swelling or bleeding that keeps returning.<\/p>\r\n
The method depends on how firmly the bridge is attached and what the dentist finds underneath it. If the bridge can be removed without damaging it, the dentist may carefully loosen it. In some cases, though, the bridge has to be cut into sections so it can come away safely.<\/p>\r\n
That sounds worse than it usually is. Your dentist will use local anaesthetic if the procedure requires it, especially if the supporting tooth needs treatment afterward. The aim is to protect the natural teeth rather than save the bridge at all costs.<\/p>\r\n
Sometimes. If the bridge comes off intact and the teeth underneath are still suitable, a dentist may be able to clean it and cement it again. But that’s not guaranteed.<\/p>\r\n
That’s why keeping a loose bridge in place just because you want to save the restoration isn’t a great idea.<\/p>\r\n
Once the bridge is out, the dentist checks the supporting teeth and gums. If everything is healthy, a replacement bridge may be fitted. If there’s decay or damage, that problem needs attention first.<\/p>\r\n
You may need a new bridge rather than the old one. Sometimes another type of restoration makes more sense depending on the condition of the teeth.<\/p>\r\n
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