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[route 7]

I have a lower 4 tooth bridge that is not even 3 months old. I know I should have been more careful but was eating ginger snaps last evening (very hard cookies!) and a piece of a tooth chipped and the last 2 broke at the edge. I have all pieces and the 2 teeth fit back in place and I'm hoping dentist can re-cement the 2 teeth and then fill in the chip with bonding. So mad at myself and since it's Sunday I can't call until tomorrow. The bridge is expensive and I'd hate to find out all that money is gone and I have to start all over again. Any opinions? Thanks

[glb613]

A bridge shouldn't break eating ginger snaps. You need to contact the dentist and get a replacement.

[kdgn]

I have a bridge, back teeth, and have eaten Ginger Snaps without any problems. There may be a flaw in the materials used?

I realize this can happen to a bridge, usually an older one. My mom cracked a tooth on a walnut but her bridge was eons old.

[Yardlie]

I'm not sure I totally understand what the condition of the bridge is now. However, most dentists who I have worked for will give a one-year guarantee on a crown or bridge. Don't sweat it. You should go in with the attitude that it is not your fault. A bridge should not fracture eating ginger snaps. In offices I have worked in as a dental hygienist, there would be no expense to you to repair this bridge.

[Kachina624]

Next time dip your ginger snaps in milk first.

[MOONRISER]

On 1/5/2014 kachina624 said: Next time dip your ginger snaps in milk first.

That goes for old crowns too. Just had one redone last month. Sure cost a whole lot more than the original, Gads!

[jaburg]

Are you talking about a cast 4 unit fixed bridge or a removable partial denture?

[occasionalrain]

I would be upset with the dentist if that happened to me and would want a complete replacement rather than a patched together fix. The whole point of having a bridge or partial is so you can eat any and all foods. If you can only eat soft food, soup and yogurt, then you may as well saved your money.

[route 7]

Thanks all for your opinions. This is a 4 piece connected bridge. Took the broken part to dentist today and it can't be re-cemented permanently. She did is as a temporary since it still fits in place but she is contacting the lab and will be getting another one made - no charge. Actually she said this is the first time this happened with ginger snaps and yes I should have dunked them in milk!