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Diagnosing bridges -- Placing a bridge after teeth have been lost can prevent a chain reaction of problems that could affect your entire mouth. Teeth need each other for support, and when one or more teeth are lost, the biting forces on the teeth next to the space will ...

 
 

Alternatives to bridges -- When you're missing one or more teeth, you have several options: * Delay treatment * Use a space maintainer * Choose implants * Try a partial denture * Choose a bridge If you delay treatment, the situation will only get worse. ...

 
 

General care for your bridge -- The success of a dental bridge depends on the health of the adjacent teeth and gums. To care for your bridge, as well as the teeth and gums that support it, brush and floss thoroughly every time you eat. At first, it may be challenging to keep ...

 
  Post-Op instructions - temporary bridge -- Now that we've placed a temporary bridge, it's important to follow these recommendations to ensure the success of your final restoration: Call us if your temporary bridge comes off. Save the temporary so we can recement it. It's very important ...

 
  Post-Op instructions - permanent bridge -- Now that we've placed your permanent bridge, it's important to follow these recommendations to ensure its success: Call our office if your bite feels uneven, you have persistent sensitivity or discomfort, or if you have any questions or concerns. ...