While the dental bridge process will take at least two appointments at our San Diego dentistry office, it typically involves minimal discomfort. Dr. Santoro takes great pride in patient comfort and will numb the tissues in the area with local anesthesia and test it to be sure you are sufficiently numb.
You may experience some discomfort in the days after your temporary and permanent dental bridges are fitted. Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen can typically manage any pain you may feel after your bridge appointments. However, speak with Dr. Santoro if your discomfort doesn’t go away or gets worse after a few days. Ongoing pain could be a symptom of infection or a sign the bridge is fitted incorrectly.