{"id":371,"date":"2026-01-13T21:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=371"},"modified":"2026-02-09T21:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:09:13","slug":"lifespan-dental-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/13\/lifespan-dental-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dental Bridge Is Gorgeous! How Long Can It Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The loss of one or several teeth in a row can make it difficult to smile proudly and feel confident when speaking or chewing. Thankfully, many people have used beautiful and functional dental bridges to replace one or more missing teeth<\/a> with lifelike restorations. Here\u2019s a quick look at how dental bridges work and how you can keep your appliance in gorgeous shape for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

A traditional dental bridge<\/strong> consists of usually only one or two artificial teeth suspended between two dental crowns placed on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap created by tooth loss. These devices can restore about 20% of the patient\u2019s original chewing power and last for seven years or more if the patient keeps their appliance clean and prevents oral infections with excellent dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An implant bridge<\/strong>, on the other hand, is a line of usually two to four artificial teeth supported by titanium dental implants placed in the jawbone tissue at either end of the gap created by tooth loss. These prosthetic appliances can restore about 80% of their owner\u2019s natural chewing power and may last for decades if they practice excellent oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Keep My Dental Bridge in Great Shape?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best ways to maximize your dental bridge\u2019s lifespan include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n