{"id":388,"date":"2025-04-11T22:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T22:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=388"},"modified":"2025-05-20T22:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:40:10","slug":"dental-bridge-falls-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/11\/dental-bridge-falls-out\/","title":{"rendered":"First London Bridge, Now This: What to Do When Your Dental Bridge Falls Out"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental bridges are remarkable restorative devices that allow patients to replace one or several sequential missing teeth. While these appliances are strong and durable, they are not indestructible and can fall out due to age, infection, or injury. Here\u2019s a brief overview of a few common causes of dental bridge failure and how to get the care you need<\/a> in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Dental Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A traditional dental bridge is one or more artificial teeth strung between two dental crowns placed on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap created by tooth loss. These devices can be an incredibly practical way to address the loss of multiple teeth, and they can restore much of a patient\u2019s chewing power and make it easier to speak clearly. They can also help a patient achieve the confidence they need to smile proudly at work and at social events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Dental Bridges Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bridges can fail for a variety of reasons such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n