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| Oral Health Care |  If you have a dental bridge the following recommendations will help you to eliminate, or reduce, any oral health problems.
 Brush your teeth carefully after every meal with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush. You have to perform this because food may become lodged causing the gums and teeth to become infected. This may result in further complications causing the loss of the bridge.
Floss daily. Your dentist, or other oral health specialist, may recommend using floss threaded for hard-to-reach places between the bridge and its adjacent teeth.
Have your teeth cleaned every 6 months by an oral health professional.
Restrict your sugar and starch intake, as debris left behind from these types of foods may turn into damaging acids, which, in addition to promoting plaque formation, may also be harmful to teeth and gums.
Avoid hard and sticky snacks. This includes foods such as popcorn, hard or chew candy, caramel, and/or nuts.
As a rule, most bridges last 8 to 10 years with proper oral hygiene.
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