Dental Bridge Backup: How to Handle a Lost Restoration

Dental bridges are a fantastic way to rebuild your smile because these versatile prosthetics can replace one or several missing teeth at a time. These appliances contain the correct number of pontics (teeth) along with a dental crown at each end that anchors to abutment teeth or dental implants on both sides of the gap in your grin.

Despite its durability, your dental bridge can become destabilized or dislodged, leaving your gums and teeth exposed. Continue reading to learn more about why this sometimes happens and what you should do!