{"id":39,"date":"2025-09-11T19:22:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conyersdentist.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2025-10-24T06:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T06:00:24","slug":"dental-bridge-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conyersdentist.com\/blog\/dental-bridge-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will My Dental Bridge Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have missing teeth, choosing the right tooth replacement option can be a challenge. You want something that will fill in the gap, function like a natural tooth, and last a long time. Dental bridges<\/a> are one of the most common options available. Continue reading to learn more about dental bridges, how long you can expect them to last, and how you can prevent dental bridge failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is the Average Lifespan of Dental Bridges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This depends on who you ask. According to the Cleveland Clinic, dental bridges last approximately five to seven years, but they can last longer depending on the type of bridge that you get. Other sources claim that most bridges can last longer than ten years with proper care, regular dental visits, and care when eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Dental Bridges Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bridges rely on the surrounding teeth to be successful. This is because the adjacent teeth are generally filed down to fit crowns over them that support the replacement tooth. However, this increases the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and the need for root canals in the surrounding teeth. When a supporting tooth or dental implant fails, so does the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Prevent Dental Bridge Failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proper care is necessary to prevent your dental bridge from failing. Here are some important steps that you should be taking.<\/s>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n