{"id":361,"date":"2022-08-18T08:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T08:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2022-09-17T21:00:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T21:00:03","slug":"possible-causes-of-dental-bridge-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/possible-causes-of-dental-bridge-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"What Could Cause Dental Bridge Failure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you have a dental bridge<\/a>, you likely want your prosthetic to last a while. In fact, you\u2019re probably looking to keep it for its maximum lifespan of 15 years. However, this won\u2019t happen should you experience dental bridge failure. As such, you\u2019re better off avoiding the latter\u2019s possible causes. But what if you don\u2019t know what these triggers are? Well, your Milwaukee dentist is here to help. Read on to learn four common issues that can lead to a failed dental bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Poor Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, the reason for dental bridge failure is poor oral hygiene. When you don\u2019t care for your teeth and gums properly, bacteria can enter the bridge through its crowns. Should that occur, the pearly whites keeping your bridge in place can decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, remember to brush your teeth twice daily, floss once daily, and rinse as needed with fluoridated mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insufficient Abutment or Tooth Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the teeth that support your bridge undergo major changes, they can reduce your restoration\u2019s stability. Uneven distribution of force on the replacement teeth by natural ones can result in trauma. From there, it\u2019s a short journey to a failed dental bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faulty Bridge Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the materials used in a dental bridge aren\u2019t well-matched to a patient\u2019s case, they can trigger bridge failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take plastic, for instance. While it\u2019s a generally good bridge material, it isn\u2019t durable, and it\u2019s weak compared to a bridge reinforced with metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, porcelain is stronger and tougher than plastic. Still, it could work better when supplemented with metal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain habits can damage dental bridges over time, eventually leading to their failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating crunchy foods can be one of these actions. Hard items like candy, chips, and nuts could crack or fracture your prosthetic\u2019s crowns. The same applies to chewing tough ice cubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, stress-relieving habits like nail-biting, pen-chewing, and teeth grinding often wear down abutment teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, it can be easy to suffer dental bridge failure if you aren\u2019t careful. That being the case, remember to avoid the conditions above so your restored smile lasts as long as possible. You\u2019ll be glad you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Barry R. Franzen<\/em><\/a> is a dentist based in Milwaukee, WI, having earned his DDS from the Marquette University School of Dentistry. His specialty tends to restorations like dental implants, though he\u2019s also well-versed in preventive and cosmetic dentistry. No matter the service, though, patients can expect quality results thanks to the latest dental technology. Dr. Franzen currently practices at <\/em>Milwaukee Dental Implants<\/em><\/a> and can be reached at <\/em>his website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (414)-543-5432<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you have a dental bridge, you likely want your prosthetic to last a while. In fact, you\u2019re probably looking to keep it for its maximum lifespan of 15 years. However, this won\u2019t happen should you experience dental bridge failure. As such, you\u2019re better off avoiding the latter\u2019s possible causes. But what if you don\u2019t […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":365,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions\/365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}