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Dental bridge sensitivity
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I'm 30F. I had a dental bridge back in 2012 when my left side first molar was removed. I had it for about almost 15 years now. I started feeling mild sensitivity in my bridge last week. Hence I visited the dentist after 3 days. He examined by taking off the bridge, took x-ray and even observed me without placing the bridge back for a day. I had no pain or sensitivity when the bridge was off. He even applied a desensitising agent and re-cemented it back after 24 hours. I started feeling a little pain, soreness and pressure the next day. I thought I was getting adjusted to the bridge being re-cemented. But it's been 3 days now and the sensitivity and pain won't go away. I'm really at my wits end.
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Mild sensitivity can occur after a bridge is re-cemented, but persistent pain and pressure for 3 days should not simply be ignored. Since you had no symptoms when the bridge was removed, the problem could be related to the bridge fit, bite being slightly high, cementation, or irritation of the supporting tooth.
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Please revisit your dentist and have the bite checked first. If the bite is normal, the supporting teeth should be tested for sensitivity and pulp health, and the X-ray should be reviewed again.
Health Tips
Avoid chewing hard foods on that side for now. If the pain is increasing, becomes spontaneous/night pain, or you develop swelling, get it checked promptly.
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Better if you share an xray
If the bridge is placed without doing RCT then this problem can arise
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