“What can cause toothache under a bridge?”
I have toothache under a bridge. What can cause toothache under a bridge?
7 Answers
A bridge is essentially two crowns with a false crown in the middle so the ‘abutment’ teeth on either side are still vulnerable to normal tooth problems. Sometimes pain can be from decay under the bridge or root exposure from recession around the bridge or even fracture. Your dentist should be able to diagnose the problem with a radiograph and exam but if the tooth is hurting I recommend not waiting. If one of the abutment teeth is damaged badly enough you can loose the entire bridge.
A number of things can cause a toothache under a bridge. If your hygiene is less than perfect, you may have developed a cavity under there along a margin. Sometimes, the bridge loosens from cement wash-out, leading to sensitivity, often to cold. Perhaps the root split underneath. Or the bite is off causing pain when you bite. Your best bet is to see your dentist. Good luck.
There are lots of things that can cause a toothache under a bridge. If it is a new bridge, it may just be that the bite needs adjusting. Otherwise, it could be that one of the teeth is infected and needs a root canal. You need too see a dentist as soon as possible to keep things from getting worse.
Possibilities include a cracked tooth, root canal flareup, cavity, periodontal disease, occlusion (bite), and bruxism. Please see your dentist for a diagnosis.
Many issues. One could be decay under an anchor tooth of your bridge. Two a nerve could be dying. Three the may be an open margin on one of the crowns which may be the cause of your pain. Four a tooth may be cracked under a crown. Go see your dentist for an evaluation. The longer you wait the worse it could become.
Decay, nerve problem, gum problem. Do not delay. See a dentist.
U should have it evaluated by a dentist as an X-ray needs to be done to establish the diagnosis thanks
