Dental bridges are great pieces of dental work because they can last for many years, but if someone had dental bridges for a long time, there is a good chance that eventually they will have to repair them or even replace them. When it comes to fixing dental bridges, Holiday residents should know that a dentist is referring to the metal bridge itself or the false teeth that are anchored to the bridge. A dental bridge can detreat slowly over time, or it can break suddenly, as there are many issues that could be identified to cause a dental bridge to wear down.
Common Causes for Dental Bridge Failures
There are two main causes that would cause someone to break a dental bridge. Holiday residents should know that eating specific foods such as hard peanut brittle or chips and crackers can cause someone to deform their metal dental bridge, or to break one of the ceramic or porcelain teeth that are fused to its frame. Another issue that cause wear and tear on a dental bridge is if someone is not keeping up with their oral care as well as they should be. Some types of bacteria can enter under a dental bridge through their crowns and produce decay that is also effective towards false teeth and the remaining real ones.
Different types of Bridge Repair
Because there are many ways that a dental bridge can become damaged, there are just as many ways to repair broken bridges. Holiday residents should know that a broken bridge will have to be removed in order to treat the supporting teeth if there is an issue, then a dental professional can focus on repairing the dental bridge. Sometimes the porcelain or ceramic coating on the bridge gets chipped and no additional work is needed to fix the bridge. This would mean that a patient will not have to get their old bridge removed and have to get fitted for a new one.
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