{"id":18,"date":"2022-10-08T17:59:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T17:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2022-11-15T17:59:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T17:59:42","slug":"dental-bridge-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/dental-bridge-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will My Dental Bridges Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you think of bridges you think of stability, security, and strength. For those who are struggling with tooth loss, dental bridges<\/a> can offer all of those things. The key, of course, is maintaining them well. If you\u2019re wondering how long your dental bridges are likely to last, here\u2019s a quick guide to answer all your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Dental bridges are used to replace one tooth or several teeth that are right next to each other. There are two kinds: fixed and removable. Fixed bridges consist of two dental crowns and the pontics (replacement teeth) between them. The dental crowns are attached permanently to either your natural teeth or to a dental implant. Removable bridges are like fixed ones but aren\u2019t cemented onto your teeth. That, or instead of having crowns on either side, they have a thin loop of wire that holds the prosthetic in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lifespan of your dental bridges can vary widely depending on several factors, most prominently your commitment to dental hygiene. With proper care, it can last anywhere from 5-7 years, but with diligent upkeep, your restoration could serve you well for a full decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Take Care of Your Dental Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How you maintain your restoration depends on what variety you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips for gently cleaning removable dental bridges that may not apply to the fixed version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n