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Oct 27, 2025

4 min

Is there an age limit for bridges? Understanding Senior Dental Options

According to the CDC, tooth loss affects approximately 13% of adults aged 65 and over, making tooth replacement a key concern for seniors. When considering options, many wonder: **Is there an age limit for bridges?** The definitive answer is no; your chronological age does not determine your eligibility for this dental procedure.

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Oct 26, 2025

5 min

Can a bridge help with bone loss? What you need to know

Following the loss of a permanent tooth, bone resorption in the jaw can occur within a few months, and a traditional dental bridge cannot help with bone loss directly. This happens because the jawbone is no longer stimulated by the tooth root, causing the bone to shrink and deteriorate over time. A bridge does, however, provide some indirect support by stabilizing adjacent teeth and restoring chewing function.

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