Dental bridge?

I have having one put in tomorrow. However i read that the 1st appt they prepare the teeth and then take a cast of the teeth.. but my dentist took the cast before any prep on the 2 teeth supportin the false tooth...is this still ok or will there be a problem now...also why do they have to grind your good teeth down cant they just fit something over them? that wont eventually cause damage to the teeth?

Dental bridge?
First off, there are several kinds of possible bridges you're having put in. The treatment of each depends on what kind you're having.





I have a marilyn bridge which was inserted almost 15 years ago. (Which is a miracle- they usually fall out after 10 or less!!)





The imprint of my teeth was made prior to my bridge being implanted. They did this so the prostetics company (the people who made my porcelin teeth) knew what size and shape to make my teeth.





Then, when my prostetic was inserted, the dentist drilled two 'grooves' down the side of each supporting tooth and slid the bridge into the tracks/grooves he made. Some adhesive was used to ensure the bridge was secure in the grooves.





I have had not ONE problem with my marilyn bridge. The space in between my 'real' teeth is too small for an implant, so this is the only option for me. Both my 'fake' teeth and my 'real' teeth are fine. My 'real' teeth have a layer of adhesive holding the prostetic into the grooves, so there is no risk of cavity there- or no risk more than anywhere else!





Fitting something OVER your real teeth would be a porcelin veneer type cosmetic dentistry which costs MUCH more and has the same risks as a marilyn bridge- they both can be stained, they both can come loose, they both can affect the neighboring teeth.





If you're having a bridge installed, make sure that your dentist has done this many times or is working with a dentist that is. Make sure you're prostetic company is experience and has a warranty on their prostetic (the last thing you need is a manufacturer problem causing your bridge to break. Insurance may not cover that!)





You'll do fine. Make sure you floss under and around the bridge and you'll do fine. Congrats on yoru new teeth!!