The fitting starts with an examination. Your dentist looks at the missing tooth area and checks the teeth that will support the bridge. Because those supporting teeth need to handle extra pressure, they have to be strong enough for the job.<\/p>\r\n
X-rays or digital scans may also be taken. These give the dentist a clearer view of what’s happening beneath the surface. Your bite matters too. A bridge that looks perfect but doesn’t meet your other teeth properly won’t feel right for long.<\/p>\r\n
If you’re having a traditional bridge, the teeth beside the gap are usually reshaped. A small amount of enamel is removed so the crowns that support the bridge have enough room to sit over them. Your dentist will numb the area first, so you shouldn’t feel the preparation itself as sharp or painful.<\/p>\r\n
Honestly, this is the part people tend to worry about most. In practice, the strange feeling of having your teeth reshaped is often more noticeable than the actual procedure.<\/p>\r\n
You won’t usually walk out with the final bridge immediately. A temporary bridge may be placed while your permanent one is being made. It protects the prepared teeth and gives you something to chew with in the meantime.<\/p>\r\n
At the next appointment, the dentist checks the permanent bridge inside your mouth. They look at how it sits against the supporting teeth and how your upper and lower teeth meet when you bite.<\/p>\r\n
Your dentist may make tiny adjustments to the bridge. Sometimes it’s the bite that needs changing. Sometimes the fit around a supporting tooth needs attention. These adjustments are usually quick, but they make a noticeable difference once you start eating normally.<\/p>\r\n
The colour and shape are checked too. Nobody wants a replacement tooth that looks like it belongs to someone else’s mouth.<\/p>\r\n
Implant-supported bridges work differently because the bridge is attached to dental implants rather than natural teeth. The exact fitting process depends on the type of implant restoration you’re having.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A snug fit around the supporting teeth is important, because movement can become irritating surprisingly quickly.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Your bite should feel natural. If one tooth hits first every time you close your mouth, mention it rather than hoping you’ll get used to it.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A little tenderness around the prepared teeth can happen after fitting, particularly while the area settles down.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Cleaning underneath the bridge takes practice, especially at first, but you’ll get the hang of it.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If the bridge feels loose or suddenly changes position, don’t ignore it. Something has changed.<\/p>\r\n
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