My upper right incisor has a post that broke at the gumline. The tooth is part of a bridge, too. What can I expect for treatment options? Will I need a new post or a new bridge? Thanks. Simeon from MO Simeon, Several factors make your situation complicated. Because the post has fractured at the […]
Read More...My dentist recommends a six-tooth bridge to replace a missing front tooth. The bridge would include three dental implants and two natural teeth. This treatment seems aggressive to me. Is a long bridge my only option? Thanks. Barry from IN Barry, Your dentist suggests joining two natural teeth with three implants in a single fixed […]
Read More...I paid my dentist $2100 after insurance for an extraction and a four-unit bridge for my upper right front tooth. When I went for the extraction, my dentist recommended a root canal instead. I asked him to clear it with my insurance company to see if they would provide coverage for the root canal. I […]
Read More...My dentist recommends placing the dental bridge on the upper left because my first premolar beneath the bridge cracked. I didn’t know the tooth cracked until my dentist completed the X-ray. The tooth has no symptoms, so I want to avoid the cost of a new bridge if it isn’t necessary. Does a cracked tooth […]
Read More...In late August, while placing two new crowns, my dentist accidentally nicked one of the crowns on my Maryland bridge, which I’ve had since 2002. Although the bridge is older, it was in good condition, and I had no plans to replace it. Unfortunately, the nicked crown is a prominent spot on my left front […]
Read More...My upper left front tooth broke after getting a root canal treatment. My dentist used a metal screw post as a temporary crown. I feel dullness in my nasal cavity, but it doesn’t hurt. Is the screw a long-term solution instead of a dental bridge? – Thanks. Nathan from Ft. Lauderdale Nathan, You’ve mentioned concerns about […]
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