You may be surprised to find that with all of your worrying about how to care for a dental bridge, it’s actually a very simple process. What were you doing for your smile before your tooth loss? Were you brushing your smile, flossing, and coming in for your cleanings? If so, this transition will be an easy one because not much is going to change. To ensure you’re on the right path and are updated on the details, we’re happy to review what you should be doing for a healthy smile.
You Will Keep Brushing
First off, you will need to brush your teeth to keep your remaining natural teeth safe, to keep your dental bridge clean, and to promote gum health. Like we recommended before your tooth loss took place (and just after), you’re going to need to brush your teeth with a brush that has soft bristles. Make sure your toothpaste has fluoride in it and then proceed to brush two times a day. Preferably, those brushing sessions will happen in the morning and then once more before bed.
You Will Continue Flossing
You’ll keep flossing your entire smile, as well. The requirement of once daily dental floss use will remain the same. The slight difference, however, may come in the way that you floss. You will now have to floss beneath the artificial teeth (pontics) in your dental bridge, too, so you might need floss threaders to more easily navigate. Aside from that, all remains the same!
You Will Schedule Dental Visits
Remember how we told you to call us to set up a preventive checkup and cleaning once every six months before you lost your teeth? You’ll still need to do that, too.
