Caring for a Damaged Bridge

Looking for ways to fix your damaged bridge? Dental bridges are a common tooth replacement option for those who are missing one or more of their teeth. It is essential for you to have a full set of teeth in order for you to have a healthy mouth, and when you to choose dental bridges as your tooth replacement option, you are doing what is necessary to support your good overall oral health.

There are three types of dental bridges that are commonly used today: Traditional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges and Maryland bonded bridges. If any of these bridges happen to be damaged, they will need to be cared for and repaired as soon as possible. According to Cleveland Clinic, dental bridges should last five to seven years or longer.

How can dental bridges become damaged?

While dental bridges are made to be super strong, it is possible for them to become damaged. One of the ways they can become damaged is because they are not receiving proper oral care. Providing one’s teeth with proper oral care is always necessary and can even become more important when they have one or more bridges in their mouth. Another way a dental bridge can be damaged his due to some type of trauma, like falling down, getting hit in the face with something hard or being involved in a car accident. It is even possible for a dental bridge to break when someone eats very hard foods, like hard candies and nuts.

Caring for a damaged bridge

So what should someone do when they damage their dental bridge? They need to make a dental appointment for bridge repair as soon as possible. A few of the more common signs that a bridge is indeed damaged include experiencing pain when chewing, seeing a new crack or chip in one of the teeth and experiencing a bad taste in one’s mouth.

Repairing dental bridges

When it comes to repairing a damaged bridge, it really depends on the type of damage done to the bridge. If the damage is minimal, like a chip or crack, then dental bonding will often be used to repair the damaged bridge. If the damage is more serious, then it is likely that the bridge will need to be sent to a dental lab for repair.

Can we help you?

Are you currently living with a damaged bridge? As you now know from the information above, it is necessary for you to have your damaged bridge fixed as soon as possible by an experienced dental professional. If you are not quite sure whether or not your bridge is damaged, making an appointment for a professional evaluation is highly recommended. It is definitely better to make sure that your bridge is in place and doing the job it is supposed to do rather than not doing anything, which can eventually make the situation even worse.

Request an appointment here: or call Arrowhead Ranch Dentistry at (602) 500-4766 for an appointment in our Glendale office.


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