The 2nd tooth from the back of my mouth which had a (failed) root canal now has a abscess. Needless to say, I was a bit shocked, since I didn't have any pain, or anything like that, just a lump that came and went away and came ...
Well, since the doc said the tooth couldn't be saved anymore, he suggested a three unit bridge. This means that the two other teeth that are still fine would be given crowns, and it would cost around $5K when everything is done.
When I talked to some friends that had this, they told me it doesn't last very long, and if one of teeth that now would have crowns on them would ever have a issue, then you will need to redo the three unit bridge. They both take very good care of their mouth, and one three unit bridge lasted only 5 years, the other person said they had issues on the 3rd year, and had to go through the expense all over again.
This is why I am trying to understand what the best thing to do would be, and if I should start the three unit bridge treatment, or is there a better method ?
BTW, he said there wasn't enough bone for a implant.
I really don't see why there isn't a "snap on" type of fake tooth that can be held in place with some kind of C snaps or something like that, it isn't like people are going to notice anything back their when you smile or anything.
Then you can remove it & clean the teeth when needed, instead of using special PITA tools for the three unit bridge treatment.