Due to complications with gum disease and my cleft palate I am going to have to replace six of my upper teeth. I went to the dentist and he said that I'm not a candidate for implants, so I have to choose between a partial or a bridge.

If I get a bridge he'll need to grind down three teeth on both sides of the bridge to support it. Though, I'm worried about the long term effects of grinding down so many other teeth.

My other option is a partial denture. this would be cheaper and would not damage my adjacent teeth. But, if I do that then I'm not sure I'll be able to chew, as I am about to have my front two teeth extracted.


I would appreciate any advice.