{"id":241,"date":"2026-10-13T21:10:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2026-10-26T21:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T21:15:11","slug":"dental-bridge-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/13\/dental-bridge-fails\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Dental Bridges Break?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tooth loss is a serious oral health problem that can lead to a host of issues like uneven enamel erosion, dental drift, misalignments, gum injuries, trouble eating and speaking, and further tooth loss. Thankfully, dentists can replace lost pearly whites with beautiful and functional restorations such as dental bridges<\/a>, but these appliances can fail early if they don\u2019t receive proper care. Here\u2019s a quick look at how dental bridges work, who they can help, and how you can keep your device in excellent condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

A dental bridge is a train of one or more artificial teeth supported by two dental crowns or implants, and they can be used to replace a single or several sequential missing teeth. A traditional dental bridge is supported by crowns and usually replaces only one or two teeth, and it may last seven years or more with proper care. An implant bridge, on the other hand, can support up to four artificial teeth and can last considerably longer since it is securely anchored to the jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Breaks Dental Bridges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bridges typically fail for reasons like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n