Well, my bridge lasted quite a bit longer this time around.   It’s been over a year since the bridge was last re-cemented in.  Overall, I’ve been quite happy with the dentist that did the work.  So much so that we are now using him as our family dentist.  His prices are quite reasonable compared to others that I called.

Technically, the bridge isn’t quite out yet, one side of the bridge is loose while the other side is still partially cemented in.  It could be a while before it comes out completely or it could be tomorrow.  My experience has told me that I just need to be careful if I don’t want to lose it at an inopportune time.

I still struggle with the decision not to get the implant.  I’m sure I could have found a way to afford it back then but at the same time it is much cheaper to just have the re-cement if it last a whole year.  I think it was about $135 to have the re-cement done and was a very sturdy job.

The question really will be: “how long can the bridge last?”  Right now, I’ve had it for about 26 years.  Seems like yesterday that my brother and I were playing basketball in the driveway when he pump faked and I jumped and then he jumped in to me.  Needless to say we were both bleeding.  Him from the top of his head and me from the mouth.

The dentist was extremely surprised that the bridge had survived this long.  Of course, their was a period of about 8 years where it was in without any problems.  Sure wish I knew what kind of cement the dentist had used back then.  Probably isn’t used anymore because it causes cancer or something…

I’ll make sure and put an update in when it finally falls out again.