Dental bridges can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years – or even longer. With excellent hygiene and regular checkups, having a dental bridge last over 10 years is not uncommon. As your natural teeth serve as a foundation for the bridges through the placement of the abutment crowns, it’s incredibly important to take good care of them.

The presence of crowns or dental bridges does not mean your teeth or the surrounding areas are protected from issues like decay or gum disease. An oral health routine involving brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing daily, and using an antiseptic mouthwash at least once a day can help with the longevity of your porcelain bridges and the prevention of these problems.

Aside from providing you a more confident smile, dental bridges should help you eat and speak better than you did with missing teeth, though it may take some time to get accustomed to it. For eating, until you become used to it, you should try to eat soft foods that have been cut into smaller pieces.