Dental Bridge Care
By: Ken HurtTotal Views: 569, Word Count: 660,
You may loose a tooth accidentally or due to decay. It will affect your look and the way you talk. Dentist use Dental Bridge to fill a gap in between your teeth. This way, you get back your natural look and comfort even if you have missing teeth.
The success of your dental bridge depends on the health of your teeth and gums. You will have to take care of your dental bridge, teeth and gums to prevent any dental problems. For this you will need to floss and brush them thoroughly.
Caring for dental bridge
Even your best fitting bridge will have some gaps around and beneath it. Debris gets accumulated in these gaps and cause further damage if you do not follow strict hygiene regime. You have to pay special attention to any false teeth that forms the bridge. You will have to clean and floss your teeth regularly to prevent any infection. You will have to take extra care to the supporting teeth present at either side of the bridge as these are important for the support of the bridge.
Brush
Brush your teeth after eating and before bed time with a soft toothbrush. You should take care to clean the area where the bridge meets the gum line. This area harbors a lot of harmful bacteria that cause decay and gum disease. You can use an electric tooth brush over a manual one.
Choosing a tooth brush
Choosing a correct tooth brush is very important for dental care.
- Choose a soft bristled tooth brush as hard bristles can cause gingival recession. Soft bristles are flexible, can clean beneath the gingival margin and prevent any damage to your gums.
- Head should be small for effective cleaning as it can reach all areas of your teeth.
- Handle should allow you comfort gripping
- Replace a tooth brush every 3 months
Floss
You should floss at least once every day. You can use the proxy brush, floss threader or automatic flosser. Flossing removes plaque and other food particles around your dental bridge and maintains oral hygiene. While cleaning dental bridge, you should clean under as well as around the bridge. Alternatively you can use super floss as it has a stiff end
Water pik
You can use water pik with your antibacterial, alcohol free mouthwash to clean the gums and under the bridge.
Fluoride rinse
You have to use fluoride rinse before you go to bed. Swish the fluoride rinse forcefully in your mouth for at least one minute. Avoid swallowing the rinse and do not eat or drink anything after rinse. You can eat after 30 minutes.
Other care
- Try to avoid hard foods or ice on your restorations till 24 hours get completed. This way you can get optimum strength from your dental bridge
- Try to minimize snacks that have high sugar content
- Check if mild sensitivity exists for cold or hot food even if six weeks have passed
- Visit your dentist every six month for examination of your dental bridge
This article informs you about dental bridge care when you have missing teeth. Cleaning dental bridge involves a good brush, flossing, fluoride rinse and other things in cleaning dental bridge.
About the Author
Dr. Ken Hurt is a well known dentist and has been in this field since 1995. He is graduated in doctor of dental medicine from London University. His interest lies in cosmetic dentistry, gum and teeth replacement, children dentistry, drug therapy, psychology in dentistry, oral surgery and pathology.
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