Can a bridge be trimmed?

Both crowns and bridges fit over the affected teeth. The teeth are prepared for the crown or bridge by being trimmed down so that the crown or bridge will fit. Your dental bridge or crown will reflect the size, shape, and look of a normal tooth, as well as give you full function for eating, smiling and talking.

Does trimming of teeth hurt?

While it sounds bad, tooth trimming is not painful. The process can be done with a drill or by hand. Your dentist is trained, and will take care not to trim away too much of the enamel. During the procedure, you might feel more nervous or uncomfortable than anything else as you hear the drill or feel its vibrations.

Is dental bridge procedure painful?

The procedure used to put the dental bridge in your mouth is relatively easy and pain-free. Before the procedure, your dentist will use Novocain or other numbing agents to prevent you from feeling any pain during the procedure. Once you are numb, your dentist will start the procedure.

Do they shave your teeth for bridges?

Traditional bridges require putting crowns over perfectly healthy teeth. The healthy teeth on either side of the bridge will have to be shaved down and capped, which results in losing some healthy tooth enamel. This increases the risk of permanent damage to already healthy teeth.

What does interproximal mean in dentistry?

Definition of interproximal : situated or used in the areas between adjoining teeth interproximal space.

Should a temporary bridge hurt?

You may experience sensitivity to temperature and pressure, gum soreness and slight discomfort on the tooth / teeth; it should subside after the placement of permanent crown. Avoid hard or sticky foods that may dislodge temporary crowns, such as: Hard chewy breads such as bagels or French bread.

Why is my bridge throbbing?

Pain may be felt if your dental bridge is loose or there’s decay under the crown that supports the bridge. Your dental bridge may also hurt because of a gum disease that has weakened the supporting teeth, or a nerve died in one of those supporting teeth resulting in an abscess.