The main thing that decides how long a dental bridge lasts is what is happening underneath and around the bridge. A dental bridge depends on the teeth for support so those teeth must stay strong. If one of those teeth gets decay or weakens the dental bridge can get in trouble even if the dental bridge still looks fine.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Hard foods should be used with caution especially if you are using the bridge to bite or crush foods you probably should not.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Grinding your teeth at night can put pressure on the dental bridge and you may not even realize you are doing it.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Good cleaning makes a difference because trapped food under the bridge can irritate your gums over time.<\/p>\r\n
This is where people sometimes get lazy. It is easy to brush the part of the dental bridge and assume the job is done.. Food can collect underneath the artificial tooth, where a normal toothbrush cannot reach properly.<\/p>\r\n
Special flossing tools or interdental brushes can make cleaning easier. The dentist can show you the technique that works for your dental bridge.<\/p>\r\n
Sometimes a dental bridge needs replacement before the 5 to 15 year mark. Damage can happen. The supporting tooth can develop decay. The gums can also change, which affects how well everything fits.<\/p>\r\n
So do not wait for the dental bridge to completely break before getting it checked. If the dental bridge feels loose changes when you bite or suddenly becomes uncomfortable book an appointment.<\/p>\r\n
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