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Can you tell me how to get a bridge at the dentist?
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Make a call...: .. make an appointment, get evaluated for prosthetic teeth. Discuss your desires with your dentist, and let your dentist fabricate the bridge.
Answered 5/12/2014
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Quick and Simple: If you're missing a tooth, a bridge might be a great way to replace that missing tooth with a non-removable new one. There are other choices, too, but if you chose a bridge, the procedure is straightforward. You'll be numb, so you'll be comfortable and relaxed. The dentist will work on the teeth on either side of the gap. In most cases, a bridge takes two appointments, so plan for that.
Answered 6/12/2017
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