What are the risks involved in removing a dental bridge?

I had a dental bridge put in to replace two pulled lower molar about 8 years ago. Now the last molar that holds the bridge is giving me a lot of pain. The x-ray I took seems to suggest that there is an infection around the root area of the tooth. To treat the tooth (possibly a root canal), my dentist suggests to refer me to a specialist. Being a student I can’t afford the fees a specialist charges (the cost is going to be at least £1,000 according to the dentist). In the mean time, I was given antibiotics to stop the pain.





I am wondering if I should consider having the dental bridge removed so that the affected tooth could be treated as a normal decayed tooth? I could have a new bridge put in after that. My insurance covers these procedure.





Would anyone please give me some advice? Many thanks indeed.

What are the risks involved in removing a dental bridge?
Mainly the biggest risk involved in removing a bridge would be the fracture of crown (portion of the tooth where the bridge holds on to) of the tooth.


Depending on the decay, a root canal can be performed through the bridge. Mainly by the expert hand of a specialist (endodontic). Therefore saving a big headache and money, but again that just depends on the decay. You got to understand that sometime crowned and bridged teeth need root canals not because of decay but sometimes because the tooth is experiencing pain on cold/hot/pressure due to the reduction of enamel and dentin (the layers of tooth that protect the nerve). But of course decay is not ruled out in a crown or bridge tooth. Decay on crowned/bridged teeth is mainly seen around the margin (the junction between the crown and tooth). Sometimes these margins are not closed (seated) correctly and thus decay occurs; therefore you would need a new crown or bridge. Regular check up really help out.