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Advice: Should I get a bridge or leave a gap

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  • 04-03-2024 11:55am
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    bawn79
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭


    Hi all

    I don't have much experience with dental issues, I got some orthodontic work when I was a teenager and then bar the odd small filling or a checkup I've had no issues.

    In November I had an old metal filling from when I was a kid that started to get sore. The Dentist went at it and found a crack below the filling, so long story short I had to get one of my top back teeth removed just at Christmas time.

    I went for a scan to see if I could get an implant and found that I don't have enough bone for it to take so my main option is a bridge or to leave it?

    The Dentist I go to was taken over about 2 years ago so I don't really know the receptionist or dentists there anymore so I'm not sure what happens next / who to talk to for advice.

    I have been quoted for 3 crowns, I presume one on the teeth either side and one to fill the gap. Just reading online it seems that you might get 10 years out of a crown all going well.

    I know its how long is a piece of string but are you then likely to have to replace all 3 crowns again? I'm just trying to figure out the likely ongoing costs associated with having these crowns.

    Thanks



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