A Dental Bridge Feels Loose: What to Report
- Do not wiggle the bridge yourself to check.
- Tell the administrator what exactly bothers you and what changed at the same time.
- The cause of mobility is determined at an examination, not online.
It seems that a bridge moves. Do not test it by wiggling — report your observations when booking. We suggest what exactly to tell the administrator.
What moves according to the patient’s sensations
You may feel that the whole bridge, only a part of it or a supporting tooth is moving. These are subjective sensations and may differ from the real cause.
Do not try to check it with force: you can damage the restoration or the tooth.
What else changed at the same time
It helps to recall other changes: pain, an unpleasant smell, bleeding gums, food trapping, a change in the bite.
How to pass on information for booking
Tell the administrator briefly and to the point. Below is an example message.
Which decisions are discussed only after assessment
Whether repair, re-cementation, treatment of the supporting teeth or another plan is needed depends on the examination. Before that, do not expect final answers.
Script for the message to the administrator
- Which jaw and side
- Approximate age of the bridge
- What exactly seems to move
- When noticed and whether it is progressing
- Pain, smell, bleeding, food trapping
- Whether there are documents or X-rays
Say this when booking.
Questions and answers
What should I report when booking because of a loose bridge?
The jaw and side, what exactly moves, when you noticed it, whether there is pain or smell, and whether you have documents about the restoration.
Can the cause of mobility be determined online?
No. The cause is determined by the dentist at an examination, checking the supports and the restoration.
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The material is for reference and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. The text was prepared by the site editors; review by a clinic doctor is in progress.