Tips for flossing under a bridge the right way

Flossing under a bridge is one of those chores that's easy to ignore until your gums start throbbing or things get a bit smelly. If you've recently had a dental bridge put in, you probably realized pretty quickly that your old flossing routine just doesn't cut it anymore. You can't exactly go "down and up" between the teeth when they're literally fused together. It takes a bit of a different strategy to get the job done, but once you get the hang of it, it only adds a minute or two to your night. ...

February 15, 2026 · 6 min · Madelene Bernd