How often should you floss a bridge?

flossing your teeth at least twice a day is a key part of oral health. But if you have a metal bridge, whether it’s made of gold, porcelain or another material, you may wonder if you should be flossing it more often.

To understand if you should be flossing your bridge more often, you need to know how often you should be brushing your teeth in the first place.

How often to floss a natural bridge?

For a natural bridge with no gaps between the teeth, you should floss about once a day and make sure to use a gentle, circular motion when you’re flossing If you want to use a flossing kit, try using a multi-flossing device — this will help to reach all the areas between your teeth that regular flossing alone simply can’t reach!

How often should you floss a dental bridge?

You should floss your dental bridge every day, but not at the same time as you brush. If you brush the teeth and then floss you may dislodge the plaque and bacteria, which can lead to gingivitis. Try to floss in the morning when you are brushing your teeth.

How often should you floss a metal bridge?

Flossing is the best way to remove plaque build-up and prevent gingivitis. But, there’s one type of dental floss that’s harmful when used on a metal bridge: polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape. This type of flossing tape can create microscopic scratches on the metal, which can lead to accelerated corrosion and metal damage. If you want to floss a metal bridge, use a tape-free method

How often to floss a dental bridge?

Simply put, you should floss your dental bridge twice a day, every day. A good rule of thumb is to use about 20-30 strokes to get enough force on the floss to clean under and around the edges of the bridge and the teeth. If you experience discomfort, try flossing for a few days and see if you notice a change. If you still experience discomfort after a few weeks, it’s time to contact us.