What are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges, also called tooth bridges, are placed when patients have one or more teeth missing or have gaps between their teeth. It usually takes two visits to get dental bridges fitted and the procedure takes about two hours.
What different types of dental bridges are there?
Traditional dental bridges consist of two crowns placed on healthy teeth on either side of the missing teeth, or gap, and the bridge then covers the gap supported by the two crowns. Cantilever bridges are placed when there are healthy teeth only on one side of the bridge. Maryland bridges are bonded to the backs of teeth on either side of the bridge and are not connected to crowns. Implant retained bridges are bridges that are placed over implants fixed in the gums. These bridges are placed when several implants are surgically inserted.
Is fitting dental bridges painful?
The dentist will numb the area where the dental bridge is to be placed before performing the procedure. Patients will not feel any pain during the procedure.
When can I travel by air after fitting dental bridges?
Patients should be able to fly two days after fitting their dental bridge. If they feel any pain or sensitivity after the procedure, they should consult their dentist for medications or postpone their journey till the pain or sensitivity has abated.
How long does recovery after fitting dental bridges take?
If patients feel pain or sensitivity after a dental bridge is fitted, they should recover within a week.
How do I care for my teeth after fitting dental bridges?
Patients should follow a normal dental hygiene routine. Patients should brush and floss their teeth and maintain proper hygiene. Patients should avoid eating or drinking anything that is too hot, cold or too hard, for at least a week after the procedure.
What are the alternatives to fitting dental bridges?
Some alternatives to dental bridges are partial dentures or removable dentures.
Why visit Paranaque City?
Why is Paranaque City a popular tourist destination?
Paranaque City is well-known for its bird sanctuary and the bird reserve in the nearby mangrove forests as well as architectural attractions, like the neo-Romanesque Baclaran Church. It is also home to one of the busiest markets in the Philippines. Accommodation options in Paranaque City include hotels to suit every budget and serviced apartments.
Why is Paranaque City an international medical tourism destination?
Paranaque has large and well-equipped hospitals that cater to overseas patients and specialist dental and medical clinics. They are accredited by the Philippine Department of Health and also have international JCI accreditation. The staff at the hospitals are English speaking and many of the doctors are trained in the west.
How does a medical tourist get to Paranaque City from the airport?
Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is in Paranaque City. There are taxi services that take visitors from the airport to their destination in Paranaque City. Most hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers and local transport for medical tourists.
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