{"id":466,"date":"2024-11-01T18:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=466"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:12:11","slug":"when-dental-bridge-falls-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/when-dental-bridge-falls-out\/","title":{"rendered":"When Your Dental Bridge is Falling Down (and Out)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/when-dental-bridge-falls-out\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"A dental bridge sitting next to a wax model of a lower dental arch\" class=\"wp-image-467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.png 547w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>No one really expects a dental emergency to happen, which can make knowing what to do when one strikes a bit complicated! If your dental bridge falls out, you might not even be sure whether it\u2019s a dental emergency or something that can be taken care of at your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick answer to one of those questions: a fallen dental bridge is generally considered a dental emergency. For guidance on how to handle this urgent situation, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do If Your Bridge Falls Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might not seem like a big deal if your dental bridge falls out. It could even be completely painless. Indeed, unless you\u2019ve sustained some sort of oral injury, the negative effects of a fallen bridge aren\u2019t typically immediate. Instead, the problem is that the longer your treated area is exposed, the higher your risk becomes for developing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">infection or further damage<\/a>. It\u2019s best to get this taken care of right away, which means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calling your dentist for an emergency appointment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding your bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning and storing the bridge in a safe container<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully brushing your teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking your bridge with you to your appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Dental Bridges Come Loose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental bridge is designed to stay fixed in place, so you might understandably be wondering how it managed to come loose and fall out in the first place. There are a few different possibilities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tooth decay.<\/strong> If the teeth supporting the crowns of your bridge suffer from decay, the restoration could lose important support and become unstable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gum disease.<\/strong> Similarly, gum disease can wear down your gumline, leaving your restoration\u2019s supporting teeth with less oral tissue to cling to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uneven physical stress.<\/strong> Issues like bite misalignment or chronic teeth grinding exert uneven pressure on your teeth and might have changed the shape of your bridge through premature wear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Injury.<\/strong> If you recently sustained an oral or facial injury, that\u2019s probably what knocked your dental restoration loose!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Dentist Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you show up for your appointment, your dentist will examine your mouth and your fallen bridge, if you managed to salvage it. Depending on why it came loose, they might:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Repair<\/strong> any damage to the restoration <strong>or adjust<\/strong> it to fit better over your dental gap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recement <\/strong>the bridge \u2013 in other words, make sure it\u2019s secured properly to the supporting teeth and gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replace <\/strong>the restoration. In this case, your dentist might provide you with a temporary bridge, so your dental gap doesn\u2019t have to go unprotected while you wait for the permanent version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, your dentist will see you as soon as possible and get to the bottom of the cause behind your loose bridge. After you settle into the patient\u2019s chair, relax and let them do the work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Chester County Dental Arts<\/a>, we have two outstanding general dentists and a fantastic orthodontist on staff. All three of our professionals are highly experienced and focused on providing the best care possible for their patients. If your dental bridge has fallen out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> our office at 610-383-1600 for prompt and efficient care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"No one really expects a dental emergency to happen, which can make knowing what to do when one strikes a bit complicated! If your dental bridge falls out, you might not even be sure whether it\u2019s a dental emergency or something that can be taken care of at your convenience. Here\u2019s a quick answer to one of those questions: a fallen dental bridge is generally considered a dental emergency. 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