{"id":117,"date":"2025-11-19T17:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britesmilesofdesplaines.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2025-11-19T17:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:57:46","slug":"4-things-make-bridges-fail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britesmilesofdesplaines.com\/blog\/4-things-make-bridges-fail\/","title":{"rendered":"Poor Unfortunate Bridges: 4 Things that Can Make Your Restoration Fail"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Considering how you rely on your dental bridge<\/a> for everyday biting and chewing, if it were to ever fail, it would truly be an unfortunate disaster! Knowledge is power when it comes to risks like this, though, and learning why bridges fail can help you avoid needing a prompt replacement. Keep reading for four things that tend to hurl dental bridges towards an early expiration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

There\u2019s a good reason why dentists tell you to brush your teeth twice a day and floss once daily. If you don\u2019t maintain consistent oral hygiene habits, harmful bacteria will build up in your mouth and eventually lead to issues like gum disease and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, your dental bridge is inorganic, meaning that the restoration itself can\u2019t develop these conditions. However, it does rely on the two natural teeth on either end of your dental gap for support. Bacteria can infect these pearly whites, and if decay occurs, your bridge will come loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Shifting Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on when you got your dental bridge, it\u2019s possible your facial features are still undergoing some natural changes. Or maybe some other factor caused nearby teeth to shift out of their original positions. Either way, dental drift can affect how well your bridge fits in your mouth. Most often this creates discomfort or difficulties with chewing, but in severe cases, the situation can make the restoration fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bad Dental Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fixing a bad habit is easier said than done. Many of the ones typically related to teeth have to do with stress or nervousness, making them particularly hard to break. It\u2019s in your best interest to try, though, because the excess strain will wear down both your natural enamel and inorganic bridge more quickly. Here are some examples of dental habits you should avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n