Maintaining Your Dental Bridge

Receiving your dental bridge means putting a permanent stop to many problems that can affect people with tooth loss. Because the bridge is stable, it can improve upon your ability to bite, chew, and speak with the comfort you used to enjoy. The presence of your natural-looking restoration also brings with it some obvious benefits to your appearance. Because it is permanently affixed, you may worry that the process of caring for your bridge will be complicated. However, if you exercise good oral care at home, and see your dentist when any problems arise, your restoration should maintain its good condition.

How Your Dental Bridge Stays In Place

Your bridge stays in place because a pair of dental crowns, one on each end of the appliance, are set over your teeth. Those crowns keep your replacement tooth locked into place. This arrangement is stable enough to allow your bridge to stay intact for an extended period of time. It also means being able to bite and chew food comfortably, and being able to speak without a loose appliance becoming an irritant.

How Long Will My Dental Bridge Last?

With good dental care, your bridge can stay in good condition for more than ten years. For your part, make sure you keep up with regular oral care, so that your surrounding teeth and gums stay healthy. Be careful to avoid biting into hard surfaces, which can cause needless damage. At regular dental exams, your dentist can take care to look at your bridge and check for any signs of trouble.

Trouble With Your Bridge? Talk To Your Dentist

If you think something is wrong with your bridge, reach out to your dentist. A bridge that is loosened, damaged, or uncomfortable can be replaced, and you can return to enjoying the full benefits of your prosthetic.

Learn More About Dental Bridges At Wager-Evans Dental

A dental bridge provides permanent support for your smile after tooth loss. You can count on the team at Wager-Evans Dental to take full care of you when you need prosthetic support, or any other form of dental treatment. Located in Reno, NV, we are proud to care for residents from South Meadows, Double Diamond, Caughlin Ranch, Donner Springs, Meadowood, Sommersett, Arrow Creek, and all surrounding communities. You can contact us today  by calling (775) 800-4845 to set up an appointment. Our patient forms are online.

About The Author

Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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