Cleaning bridges

Caries no longer causes damage to porcelain or metal, but this does not mean that you no longer have to clean a ceramic or metal bridge. Quite the opposite. Each bridge has a weak point, namely the transition point between the bridge pier or .dem natural tooth and the gums. This area needs to be cleaned extra carefully. Food debris can also get caught under the bridge. These quickly form plaque that trigger bad breath and irritate the gums. Therefore, maintaining proper oral hygiene is a crucial factor for the lifetime of a bridge.

For proper cleaning of your bridge, in addition to the usual cleaning measures with toothbrush and toothpaste, additional cleaning with an interdental brush and dental floss is recommended. The slightly thicker so-called superfloss floss is best suited here. With this you can also get to hard-to-reach areas and can also clean the gap between the bridge pier and artificial tooth very well.

Gently insert the brush from the cheek or tongue side into the space between the crown and bridge member and move the brush back and forth several times. You can also do this with the superfloss floss by carefully threading the floss through the gap and moving it slightly back and forth.
If you are unsure, let us show you the correct cleaning again. Preferably with professional tooth cleaning, which you should have done once or twice a year.