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I just bit into my roll and heard a crack in my mouth. My bridge is a little loose now and I was just wondering if I should wiggle it out for safe keeping or just leave it wedged in?
It's a maryland bridge if that makes any difference. :-)
It's a maryland bridge if that makes any difference. :-)
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Yes it makes a big difference!
If it is a 'cantilever' design (ie it has a metal wing on only one side) then I would suggest trying to gently remove it so as to prevent accidental swallowing or inhalation.
If, however, it has a metal wing on either side, I would suggest leaving it in-situ, as it should be retained by the remaining bonded wing. You are most...
If it is a 'cantilever' design (ie it has a metal wing on only one side) then I would suggest trying to gently remove it so as to prevent accidental swallowing or inhalation.
If, however, it has a metal wing on either side, I would suggest leaving it in-situ, as it should be retained by the remaining bonded wing. You are most...
21:27 Tue 10th Jan 2012
Yes it makes a big difference!
If it is a 'cantilever' design (ie it has a metal wing on only one side) then I would suggest trying to gently remove it so as to prevent accidental swallowing or inhalation.
If, however, it has a metal wing on either side, I would suggest leaving it in-situ, as it should be retained by the remaining bonded wing. You are most unlikely to be able to debond the remaining wing yourself with no ill-effects to either the bridge or the supporting tooth.
In either case, a visit to a dentist is going to be needed.
If it is a 'cantilever' design (ie it has a metal wing on only one side) then I would suggest trying to gently remove it so as to prevent accidental swallowing or inhalation.
If, however, it has a metal wing on either side, I would suggest leaving it in-situ, as it should be retained by the remaining bonded wing. You are most unlikely to be able to debond the remaining wing yourself with no ill-effects to either the bridge or the supporting tooth.
In either case, a visit to a dentist is going to be needed.
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