“Does getting a bridge hurt?”
I'm thinking about getting a dental bridge rather than an implant. But, does getting a bridge hurt?
9 Answers
DentistDentalBridges
No, getting a bridge does not hurt, the dentist performing the procedure will give you Anasthesia (novacaine)
As a rule, no. There may be some discomfort, but overall it's safe and easy. Implants don't hurt either, sounds gruesome to place a screw in bone, but bone has no sensory nerves. So, it depends on your case. Implants on lower teeth have an excellent track record. Would need to see X-rays to comment further on the physics of the case.
If money isn't an objection, I would definitely go with an implant. You will have it for the rest of your life. A bridge will last about 10 to 12 years. Either procedure is relatively simple and the pain is minimal.
Hello,
To answer your question, “Does getting a bridge hurt?” generally speaking, during any dental procedure, nothing should hurt because of local anesthesia. When the anesthesia wears off, the teeth and gums in that area may experience some discomfort and may hurt with certain stimulus. Such as extreme cold or hot temperature or pressure such as chewing. All should be temporary and subside after the healing period.
Hope that helps.
Thank you,
Dr. Ivan Ho
To answer your question, “Does getting a bridge hurt?” generally speaking, during any dental procedure, nothing should hurt because of local anesthesia. When the anesthesia wears off, the teeth and gums in that area may experience some discomfort and may hurt with certain stimulus. Such as extreme cold or hot temperature or pressure such as chewing. All should be temporary and subside after the healing period.
Hope that helps.
Thank you,
Dr. Ivan Ho
You would get local anestheisa so there is absolutely no pain involved.
There are different kinds of bridges. If you are considering a removable bridge (partial denture), you only need impressions. However, if you want a cemented bridge, the teeth on each side of the missing tooth must be ground down to accept caps, which hold the bridge in place. You need to be numbed in order to grind down the teeth and so you will need to have injections. Some people have some pain when they are administered local injections. Once you are numb, you should not feel any pain during the reduction of the teeth.
Getting a bridge does not hurt any more than having a filing. You will be numbed for the procedure and that will eliminate any pain. However, and more importantly, you need to consider a few things before making that decision. Do the teeth on either side of the space have large filings? If so, a bridge is a good choice. If the teeth on either side of the space do not have any filings, then an implant would be the best way to go.
Usually, you should be numb for the procedure and you shouldn’t feel anything. With that said, patient experiences are different. If you feel any discomfort, ask your dentist for more anesthesia. I always recommend nitrous for long procedures. Also, I would expect some recovery time after. Ibuprofen and Tylenol work great.
Dr. Barakeh
Dr. Barakeh
Well, the teeth that the bridge is cemented onto need to be cut down. So, most patients get a local anesthetic to make it so you feel nothing, but you can also opt out of the anesthetic, in which case you possibly might feel something. It is up to you, but if you receive anesthetic, you should feel nothing, if it works correctly on you. Remember also it is important to care for the bridge afterward by cleaning properly, so be sure the dentist or assistant explains that to you as well. Bridges are costly and you want to maintain it for as long as you can!
