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ggirl91 · 22-12-2010, 22:31

hey guys i'm 19 and have a long dental bill ahead of me i had 6 crumbled/dead teeth out (no idea how my teeth got into this condition and neither does my dentist) in summer and a root canal treatment and two fillings done.. i asked my current dentist for the cheapest quote possible as i am a poor student. She told me to get the work i've already have done done and then get bridges to cover the gaps ? However I've been told that bridges can only last a short while so would i be better spend more for an implant ?

**fitzgeme** · 23-12-2010, 16:37

Implants in general are better in most circumstances because they keep all the teeth separate. However you may not be suitable for implants in which case a bridge would be better. Best to follow your dentists advice if you trust them. If you want a second option you could opt for a specialist like a prosthodontist who specializes in crown, bridge and implant dentistry.

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ggirl91 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	dental advice : bridges vs implants? ? ? hey guys i'm 19 and have a long dental bill ahead of me i had 6 crumbled/dead teeth out (no idea how my teeth got into this condition and neither does my dentist) in summer and a root canal treatment and two fillings done.. i asked my current dentist for the cheapest quote possible as i am a poor student. She told me to get the work i've already have done done and then get bridges to cover the gaps ? However I've been told that bridges can only last a short while so would i be better spend more for an implant ?

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23-12-2010, 16:37	#2
fitzgeme Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,004 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Dental Issues, The Dental Lounge	Implants in general are better in most circumstances because they keep all the teeth separate. However you may not be suitable for implants in which case a bridge would be better. Best to follow your dentists advice if you trust them. If you want a second option you could opt for a specialist like a prosthodontist who specializes in crown, bridge and implant dentistry.