How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?

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How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?
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• Dental bridges are a popular restorative
  dentistry option for people who are missing a
  single tooth or several consecutive teeth on the
  same arch. They disguise the gap in addition to
  preventing surrounding teeth from gradually
  moving towards it. If this happens, you could
  eventually develop issues with your alignment and
  your bite. Many dental insurance companies
  provide some coverage for dental bridges when
  they are medically necessary.

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• To affix the dental bridge, Dr. Qureshi of
  Healthy Smiles of La Grange places supportive
  anchors on each of the teeth next to the area
  where a tooth is missing. These anchors are
  essential to hold the dental bridge in place.
  Once Dr. Qureshi is certain that they are firmly
  attached, he places the replacement tooth on the
  posts of the teeth offering support for the
  dental bridge. It then lies flat on your gum
  line. He always makes certain that the shade of
  the new tooth matches that of your existing teeth
  as closely as possible.

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Care of Your Dental Bridge After Placement

• One of the most common questions that people
  ask Dr. Qureshi after having this procedure is
  How long do dental bridges last? Although the
  national average is 10 years, much depends on
  your oral hygiene habits and avoidance of
  unnecessary risks. We will provide you with
  dental floss intended for people with one or more
  dental appliances in their mouth.

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• After tying it to a piece of regular dental
  floss, you are able to remove food particles and
  plaque from underneath your new dental bridge.
• You should also avoid pushing on the dental
  bridge with your tongue and chewing substances
  such as ice or hard candy. By following these
  simple steps, your dental bridge could last as
  long as 15 years before needing replacement.

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• If you have additional questions about dental
  bridges or other restorative dentistry options,
  please contact Healthy Smiles of La Grange at
  your convenience.