From London Bridge to Galloping Gertie, history is full of frightening accounts of what happens when bridges fail. While dental bridges can be fantastic ways to replace lost teeth, they can also fail early if they don’t receive proper care. Certain bad habits can degrade the components of your dental restoration or erode the cement holding them in place, eventually causing them to break or fall out. Luckily, there are a few simple best practices you can adopt to keep your bridge in great condition. Here’s a quick guide to how you may be able to help your appliance last longer.
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