Bridge maintenance for Dental bridges is very important, because the teeth they are attached to can still decay or get gum disease or infection. As a Bridge is attached to and dependent on the supporting teeth, if these teeth were lost then so would the bridge be, with the larger gap then perhaps too wide for an even longer bridge !
One can also get food particles, grains or pips stuck under the Bridge pontic, which replaces the missing tooth, so special bridge cleaning methods are needed, such as "super-floss" to clean underneath these bridge areas, to prevent bad breath and/or infection resulting from not cleaning the bridge properly.



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A dental bridge depends on the health of the adjacent teeth and gums for support. To care for your bridge, brush and floss normally after each meal. Superfloss and floss threaders are effective tools for keeping the area under your bridge plaque-free. Superfloss has a stiff end that helps in threading it through tight areas, and a fuzzy tufted segment that can remove plaque as you floss. Insert the superfloss under the bridge and use it to floss the sides of the teeth and under the bridge.

Floss threaders also aid in removing plaque. Pull out about 18 inches of floss, insert it through the floss threader, and then use the threader to insert the floss under your bridge. Floss to remove food particles and plaque from the sides of the teeth and under the bridge.

Use the same procedure to care for your temporary bridge, being careful not to dislodge it as you brush and floss. If it does come loose, gently re-attach it; call your dentist if your temporary bridge frequently comes loose.

Depending on the situation, your dentist may give you additional tools and recommend techniques to help keep all the areas around your bridge free from plaque build up. Regular visits to your Dentist are also important to prevent or discover any problems early,

Your Dentist or Specialist can offer you the personal advice that you need.


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