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Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a prosthetic dental device designed to replace a missing tooth or teeth, lost to accident or tooth decay. The device is anchored securely onto abutments on either side. These abutments can either be the patient’s natural teeth or dental implants. A dental bridge is carefully shaped and fitted to follow the contours of the patient’s mouth.






However well the bridge may fit, there will always be a tiny gap between the bridge and the gum line. This area needs to be regularly flossed in order to prevent gum disease and plaque buildup that might interfere with the fit of the dental bridge. It’s particularly important to maintain the natural teeth or implants that anchor the dental bridge into place. Grinding your teeth is a habit that can also interfere with the fit of a dental bridge by causing damage to the abutment teeth. People with bridgework who grind their teeth should consider investing in a plastic night guard.

