Can not cleaning between the bridges cause bad breath?
Q. My husband had a bridge fitted last year (4 front teeth). He does not floss the area between his bridge teeth and gums – saying that his dentist said it was not necessary as the bridge was tightly fitted and there was no “gap”. He now has bad/stale breath and I believe it is to do with him not cleaning his bridge work properly but he won’t be told. I too have a bridge (1 tooth) and my dentist showed me how to floss the “gap” between bridge and gum. So who’s right?
A. I would advise that your husband visits his dental professional for a hygienist appointment. The hygienist will be able to clean the area, as well as advising your husband on how to care for his bridge. It may however, be that this is not the cause of the bad breath. I hope this helps
Many thanks
Many thanks
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