Dental bridges are excellent ways to restore a few consecutive missing teeth, but while they are incredibly durable, they are not invincible. Just like a bridge between islands, a bridge between teeth can fail if it does not receive proper care and maintenance. The problems won’t always be limited to the dental bridge because improper hygiene can lead to the loss of the teeth anchoring the appliance in place. Here are a few reasons a dental bridge might fail along with some tips to help prevent that from happening.
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