{"id":502,"date":"2025-04-01T22:36:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T22:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=502"},"modified":"2025-05-30T22:37:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T22:37:55","slug":"3-causes-dental-bridge-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/3-causes-dental-bridge-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Possible Causes of Dental Bridge Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Modern dental restorations are incredibly durable, and when they\u2019re taken good care of, they can last for several years without needing a replacement. That said, if your bridge<\/a> does fail, it can be frustrating and confusing. You\u2019d probably like to know what happened so you can avoid this issue in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading, and you\u2019ll learn about three different causes of dental bridge failure \u2013 as well as what you can do to avoid further complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.     Dental Shifting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A traditional dental bridge is supported on either side of a gap by two crowns. These crowns rely on the teeth underneath them, so if they, say, shift out of place, your bridge may no longer fit properly. Depending on the severity of your case, this could cause discomfort, or your bridge could fall out entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, your dentist should be able to craft a new restoration that better fits your shifted pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.     Unhealthy Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not a good idea to crunch on ice, fingernails, keys, pencils, and other hard objects. While this type of habit might satisfy a certain ich, it puts a lot of strain on both natural and artificial teeth. Your lived-in pearly whites will likely experience premature wear, and your bridge could become chipped or cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do damage your bridge, your dentist will be able to repair or replace it. But it\u2019s best to try and break these habits so you won\u2019t need frequent appointments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Technically, your dental bridge can\u2019t catch cavities. However, the teeth underneath your two crowns can. If you\u2019re not brushing and flossing your smile like you should be, you have a greater risk of developing cavities. The resulting dental decay could very well affect the teeth supporting your bridge, in which case your restoration will likely fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to brush twice daily, floss once per day, and visit your dentist for checkups and cleanings every six months!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing When Your Bridge Needs Fixed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you\u2019re probably wondering how you\u2019ll know for sure whether your bridge needs repaired or replaced. Dental bridge failure has a few warning signs you can watch out for, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n