Expert: Mark Bornfeld DDS - 4/12/2009

Question
I have suffered lately from major depression and was prescribed 50 mg. of Zoloft.

However, I am concerned because over the last few months, I have gone to bed without brushing and flossing about 2 to 3 times per week.  However, I do brush and floss the next morning.

Now I sometimes notice pain when I eat something sweet.  If I have decay under my bridge, how can this be properly diagnosed?

Thanks for your help.

Answer
Dear Candy,

Your dentist will be able to diagnose any tooth decay under the bridge, through a combination of visual, tactile, and x-ray data. Even if the bridge has a metallic substructure that blocks x-rays, your dentist will be able to infer the presence of decay, if it exists, by assessing whether the abutment crowns of the bridge are still firmly cemented to the teeth.

Hope this helps...

Mark Bornfeld DDS
www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY