Temperary bridge came off and I am out of town
Added: December 21, 2006 - 1:16 PM
By: sandbourne@aol.com, Charlottte, NC
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Case Description
What can I use to help keep it on while I am away from home?
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Reply: Temperary bridge came off and I am out of town
added: December 21, 2006 - 1:58 PM
clean out the inside of the bridge with the end of a fork or a paper clip, tweezers, etc. after all of the temporary cement is out, use an alchohol wipe or some rubbing alchohol to finish the job. You can purchase temporary dental cement at some pharmacies or use fixodent denture adhesive and put the temp back in place. Its best to try the temporary back in place first to make sure your bite feels alright first. Then go ahead with the adhesive. the cleaner and drier your teeth are before putting it back in the better, it will stay longer. I would also suggest that you try to contact your dentist to make sure thats what they want you to do just as a precaution. Dr. Christian Yaste
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