Your dental bridge was designed to stay in place in your mouth for up to ten years with proper care and maintenance. But sometimes accidents happen, and restorations like bridges can fall out prematurely. Thankfully, if they’re still in good shape they can sometimes be reattached, but in other cases, they may need to be replaced. If your bridge falls out, don’t panic. Here’s what you should do to protect your teeth and keep your prosthetic safe until it can be evaluated by your dentist.

If you need to replace multiple teeth, dentures are certainly a cost-effective and reliable way of doing so. And with the gaps in your smile filled, it’s no doubt much easier and more comfortable to eat! But you might still be experiencing some “bite-sized” problems. Maybe you’ve noticed that it’s a bit harder to tear into certain foods, for example. As it turns out, this can have a big impact on your nutrition. If you’d like to learn more, keep reading.