{"id":750,"date":"2025-09-09T12:56:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=750"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:56:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:56:46","slug":"causes-of-dental-bridge-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/09\/causes-of-dental-bridge-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Bridge Failure: 3 Possible Causes to Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AdobeStock_133444133-2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Holding dental bridge between fingers\" class=\"wp-image-751\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have recently received a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/dental-bridges.html\">dental bridge<\/a> to replace a missing tooth, you can typically expect it to last for many years. However, even a well-made bridge could potentially fail if you\u2019re not careful. In order to ensure that your prosthesis lasts as long as possible, you need to be aware of the many problems that can befall it. Below is a closer look at 3 possible causes of dental bridge failure and what you can do about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Biting Down on Overly Hard Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental bridges are designed to be highly durable, allowing them to withstand the forces of biting and chewing that they\u2019re exposed to on a daily basis. With that said, \u201cdurable\u201d does not mean \u201cindestructible.\u201d If you use your bridge to bite down on hard candies or other kinds of especially hard foods, it could end up breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid damaging your dental bridge, you should make a point of avoiding overly hard foods as much as possible. It pays to be aware of what you\u2019re eating so that you can make sure that you aren\u2019t exposing your prosthesis to more pressure than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bruxism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes stress and anxiety can lead to bruxism, which is a condition that causes you to grind and clench your teeth involuntarily. Over time, unaddressed bruxism can wear your dental bridge down or even fracture it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since bruxism often strikes while you\u2019re asleep, it\u2019s a good idea to invest in a professionally made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/nightguards-for-bruxism.html\">nightguard<\/a>. Thanks to this simple oral appliance, you can protect your dental bridge from the pressures of grinding and clenching throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Poor Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental bridge needs healthy teeth to provide it with the support that it needs. But if you don\u2019t keep the area around the prosthesis clean, harmful bacteria could slip underneath it and attack the teeth, leading to cavities. If a cavity goes untreated for too long, it could weaken the tooth to the point where it can\u2019t support the bridge anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent oral hygiene is essential for protecting your dental bridge. Remember to brush at least twice a day while also flossing on a daily basis. If you\u2019re having trouble cleaning the area under the bridge, consider investing in a water flosser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, it\u2019s still possible for a dental bridge to fail even if you do everything right. If you have any reason to think that something has gone wrong with your prosthesis, your best option is to reach out to your dentist; once they\u2019ve figured out what the problem is, they can devise a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Sheri McIntosh went to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for her dental education. She currently belongs to a number of dental organizations, including the North Texas Dental Society and the Texas Dental Association. At Distinguished Dental in Fort Worth, she offers customized dental bridges for patients with a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. 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