Loose one tooth bridge in front
Added: February 08, 2008 - 7:35 PM
By: jonflylv24@aol.com, Las Vegas, NV
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Case Summary
Bridge
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 8 months
Last Cleaning: 1 year
Case Description
What can i do to adhere the restoration ?The bridge adhere's to 2 teeth on either side of the restoration.?
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Reply: Loose one tooth bridge in front
added: February 08, 2008 - 9:44 PM
Go to Walgreens and get some emergency temporary dental cement. It is in the toothpaste aisle. The product will come with simple instructions. This should get you by until you can visit your dentist. USE ONLY ADHESIVE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact my office at (702) 372-4039.
Reply: Loose one tooth bridge in front
added: February 09, 2008 - 9:59 AM
Hello,Usually there is an underlying reason for a bridge to become loose. I believe you need to make an appointment with a dentist so they can check for any recurrent decay or periodontal problems around the anchoring teeth. If they determine that there is no problems with the teeth and the bridge they can cement it back on. This can only be determined by taking x-rays and an examination by the dentist. Hope this helps. Please feel free to call us with any further questions.Sincerely,Dr. Jafarifar702-433-0355
Reply: Loose one tooth bridge in front
added: February 09, 2008 - 7:28 PM
Without seeing you it is difficult to know what you are talking about. It almost sounds to me that you are losing porcelain off a tooth between 4 other teeth that are all connected by a permanent bridge, in which case obtaining temporary cement from Walgreens would be useless.Porcelain can be rebonded by a capable dentist.Or you may have had a portion of your bridge come loose from the teeth, in which case the entire bridge needs to be removed and recemented if possible. In this case there is nothing else that would help as far as doing it yourself....doing it yourself in this case could worsen your problem and end up costing you more money to repair it in the future.Or you may simply be talking about a removeable denture (many people call them bridges) If this is the case recementing the tooth would depend on whether the material the denture is made of is acrylic or a nylon polymer. If it is acrylic it is much easier to effect a good repair and much less costly. But again, this is best done by a dentist.Now, if something is falling apart, and you need it to hold for a while while you attend a meeting etc what I have found to work well, and easier to use than that temporary cement material, is simple denture adhesive. This is a cream people rub on their dentures to retain them in their mouths. Any grocery or drug store will have it. If you would like me to take a look you are welcome to call my office in Henderson 432-9100 for a free consult Cheers, Dr Glick