Sometimes on rare occasions, a blow to the face or a hard fall can cause damage to your bridge or one of the two abutments anchoring it in your mouth. The chances of this are even higher if you participate in contact sports without the protection of a quality mouth guard. If your bridge has been damaged or part of... read more »

Even though your new bridge is made from materials that are not vulnerable to tooth decay, gum disease and the bacteria associated with it can still pose a significant threat. If residual food particles and plaque aren’t removed from your teeth and gum line they can harden into tartar, which promotes gum disease. Chronic gum disease can cause your gums... read more »