{"id":262,"date":"2020-02-26T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:36:35","slug":"dental-bridge-in-irving-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/dental-bridge-in-irving-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Dental Bridge Protect Your Teeth from Infection and Decay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269973202__5___1584365328_20404.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of dental bridge in Irving over natural teeth\" class=\"wp-image-263\" style=\"width:302px;height:227px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269973202__5___1584365328_20404.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269973202__5___1584365328_20404-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_269973202__5___1584365328_20404-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you visit your\ndentist to ask about options for replacing a tooth, you\u2019re probably more\nworried about the gap itself than you are about the rest of your teeth. But the\nrest of your smile still needs to be considered when looking at different\ndental prosthetics, especially if you\u2019re thinking about getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/fixed-bridges.html\">dental bridge in\nIrving<\/a>. Bridges cover some of your natural teeth, and it\u2019s very important\nthat you fully realize what that means \u2013 as well as what it doesn\u2019t mean. Keep\nreading to find out whether a bridge is enough to protect teeth from dental decay\nand infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Dental Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bridge itself is made of two crowns and at least one\nfalse tooth called a pontic, which will normally be made from a lifelike\nporcelain. This restoration fills up a gap in your smile by using remaining\nteeth to support the crowns. Doing so requires your dentist to remove a small\namount of enamel from the healthy teeth. Bridges can be used in situations where\neither a single tooth or multiple teeth in a row are missing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Dental Bridge Protect Teeth from Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the side effects of a bridge is that two of your\nteeth will be completely covered up. You may think this could help protect them\nfrom dental decay and infection, but unfortunately, these teeth are still vulnerable.\nIn fact, because it\u2019s more difficult to keep them clean (since you can\u2019t brush\nmost of their surfaces directly anymore), the potential of plaque buildup that\ncan lead to oral health issues may actually be higher if you don\u2019t take the\nright precautions. If the tooth does become infected, then the bridge will have\nto be removed; thus, if you want to keep both your new teeth and your natural\nteeth safe, you need to take every step to avoid oral infections at all cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Take Care of Your Bridge and Avoid Infections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, regular brushing and flossing are still a must;\neven if the crowns themselves can\u2019t be infected, the plaque that builds up on\nthem could still lead to oral health issues if left alone. You also need to focus\non cleaning the area beneath the crowns and the false tooth or teeth. This\nmight involve using an oral irrigator, which directs a small stream of water to\nclean areas in the mouth that are hard to reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Before your bridge is\nplaced, talk to your dentist in Irving about the care instructions that you\u2019ll\nneed to follow afterwards. With a good routine, you can keep your teeth safe\nand your prosthetic intact for many more years to come. Don\u2019t let an infection\nleave you with a new space in your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About 21st Century Dental of Irving <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our compassionate dentists and staff at 21st Century Dental of Irving know the importance of a complete smile and are ready to offer you a variety of tooth replacement options, including beautiful, durable dental bridges. We can also provide high quality care to help the restoration and the teeth it rests on last. To schedule an appointment at our practice, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (972) 255-3712.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you visit your dentist to ask about options for replacing a tooth, you\u2019re probably more worried about the gap itself than you are about the rest of your teeth. 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