Permanent dental bridge?

I have a permanent dental bridge that is suspended by my k9s, a couple of days ago my front upper left tooth chipped( tooth is part of the bridge). Can I fix this one tooth or do I have to remove the whole bridge?

Permanent dental bridge?
I think that your dentist will be able to repair this one tooth with little or no effort. Just make an appointment and have them take a look....that's the best way you can find out for sure.
Reply:I'm assuming that you mean that you chipped the porcelain from the bridge. If that is the case...you have three options. 1) Do nothing. Chipped porcelain shouldn't affect the integrity of the bridge. 2) Have the chip "smoothed out" by a dentist you trust. That may improve the way it looks. 3) Have the bridge replaced. If the bridge has been there for a long time, it may be ready to be replaced. The fracturing of the porcelain may be a sign that the time has come for a new bridge.


Dr. Wilson


Phoenix, AZ
Reply:The whole thing have to come out in order to repair it the right way. The porcelain (this is the part that looks like a tooth) has to be re-applied and bake in a oven. (Dental procedure) The dentist may apply a temporary cover on that canine until a permanent repair can be done.


Good luck