Is dental work (warranted)?

an expensive bridge ,already replaced once ,less than 5 years old

Is dental work (warranted)?
The average lifespan for fixed bridgework is about five years. It may need replacing. You could also look into dental implants which may cost more initially, but may last longer. Depends on the condition of your jaw bone.
Reply:Depends on the dentist, but even if it is, there is always a catch to that. You just said that this bridge has already been replaced once and now needs to be replaced again. Why did it have to be replaced the first time?? Why now?? Is it something to do with your mouth, something that the dentist can't control?? Do you grind your teeth?? Do you have a high sugar intake, such as drinking 2-3 sodas a day, chewing gum alot, eating sweets often?





If any of this is the case, then I would say no, it wouldn't be warrented. The only way that we offer a warranty in my office, is if the patient agrees to have their teeth examined and cleaned every 6 months. If they do not do that, then they voided their own warranty. They also have to follow any recommendations that we give them, such as cutting out sugar or at least cutting down on it, wearing an occlusal guard at night, whatever it might be. If they can't follow our instructions and recommendations, they we don't warranty the work.





Look at it like this: If you had a new motor put in your car and the mechanic told you to make sure to change your oil every 3,500 miles, not to "hot rod" in the car, and to make sure to have the vehicle checked yearly to check the spark plugs, wires, and all that other good stuff, BUT for whatever reason you didn't obey his instructions or follow his recommendations. Would it be his fault if your motor failed???? Nope.