{"id":342,"date":"2025-02-04T19:38:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=342"},"modified":"2025-04-25T19:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:39:12","slug":"what-causes-dental-bridge-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/04\/what-causes-dental-bridge-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Burning Bridges: What Causes Dental Bridge Failure?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A dental bridge<\/a> offers a host of benefits to patients, like smile restoration, improved chewing and speaking abilities, and maintained facial structure. But did you know that your dental bridge can fail before 15 years have passed? Like with any long-term investment, you\u2019ll need to take the utmost care of your bridge to get that kind of return. Read on for a guideline to prevent dental bridge failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Dental Bridge Failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bridge failure occurs when the restoration no longer functions properly or becomes damaged, requiring repair or replacement. Signs that it needs attention might include the bridge feeling wobbly or loose, sensitivity or discomfort in the teeth or gums surrounding the bridge, and difficulty chewing or biting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect your bridge isn\u2019t working, schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cause #1: Poor Oral Healthcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your at-home dental hygiene routine is the number one defense against complications with your bridge. A successful daily regimen includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n