“How long does your mouth hurt after getting a bridge?”
My mouth hurts already 3 days after getting a dental bridge. Is it normal? How long does your mouth hurt after getting a bridge?
2 Answers
There might be some discomfort for a few days after any dental work. If it’s actually pain and more than a few days, then I would call the dentist and have him check the bridge with an X-ray.
Dear Reader,
When you say a dental "bridge" is it something removable, like a partial denture, or is it non-removable where it is cemented in place? If it is the removable type, I'd return to your dentist and have him/her adjust it so it doesn't rub against your gum. If it is the non-removable type, is it a temporary bridge and you're waiting for the final to be placed. If so, sometimes the teeth and/or gums can be painful due to the trauma at the time of shaping the teeth and getting the impression. If the final bridge has been placed, it should be painful, especially after three days. I would return to your dentist and have the bridge and area examined and treated.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI
When you say a dental "bridge" is it something removable, like a partial denture, or is it non-removable where it is cemented in place? If it is the removable type, I'd return to your dentist and have him/her adjust it so it doesn't rub against your gum. If it is the non-removable type, is it a temporary bridge and you're waiting for the final to be placed. If so, sometimes the teeth and/or gums can be painful due to the trauma at the time of shaping the teeth and getting the impression. If the final bridge has been placed, it should be painful, especially after three days. I would return to your dentist and have the bridge and area examined and treated.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI
