#107 Die richtige Pflege von Zahnbrücken erklären – How to Explain Dental Bridge Care

00:00:03: Sabine Nemec: Herzlich willkommen zu Dental English to go. Ich bin Sabine Nemec und lade Euch ein, mit diesem Podcast Euer Englisch aufzufrischen. Ich möchte Euch zeigen, dass es ganz leicht ist, sich im Praxisalltag auf Englisch zu verständigen. Jede Woche schauen wir uns eine bestimmte Situation in der Zahnarztpraxis an und trainieren/üben die passenden Vokabeln und die richtige Aussprache. So here is your weekly dose of language refresher.

00:00:33: In today’s lesson we will review giving the patient instructions on how to care for a dental bridge. So, let’s start! A dental bridge can restore function and appearance, but its long-term success depends heavily on good oral hygiene. Eine Zahnbrücke kann Funktion und Aussehen wiederherstellen, aber der langfristige Erfolg hängt stark von einer guten Mundhygiene ab. Here are some helpful instructions for patients on how to care for their dental bridge. Basically, caring for a dental bridge is similar to caring for your natural teeth. Cleaning around and under a bridge is so important.

00:01:36: Here we go with patient dialogues: Dentist: “Now that your dental bridge is in place, I’d like to explain how to take good care of it so it lasts as long as possible.” Patient: “Yes, please. I want to make sure I do everything right.” Number 1 – Brushing. Dentist: “First of all, brush your teeth twice a day using a nonabrasive fluoride toothpaste. This helps protect both the bridge and the supporting teeth from decay.” Patient: “So I brush it like a normal tooth?” Dentist: “Exactly. Treat it like your natural teeth.” Number 2 – Cleaning under the Bridge. Patient: “Do I need to clean under the bridge as well?” Dentist: “Yes, that’s very important. Food and plaque can collect under the bridge. I recommend using floss threaders or interdental brushes to clean underneath it every day.” „Interdentals brushes are tiny brushes made to go between your teeth.“ Patient: “I’ve never used those before.” Dentist: “No problem — we can show you exactly how to use them.”

00:03:25: Number 3 – Diet Advice. Dentist: “Try to avoid very hard or sticky foods, especially in the first few days. These foods can put too much pressure on the bridge.” Patient: “Can I eat normally after that?” Dentist: “Yes, once you’re used to the bridge, you can eat normally — just be careful with very hard or chewy foods.” Number 4 – Regular Dental Visits. Dentist: “It’s also important to visit us regularly for check-ups and professional cleanings. That way, we can make sure your bridge and gums stay healthy.” Patient: “How often should I come in?” Dentist: “Usually every six months, unless we recommend something different.” Number 5 – Patient-Friendly Tips. Dentist: “Remember: good oral hygiene is very important to keep your bridge and supporting teeth healthy. If you take good care of it, your bridge can last many years.” “Don’t chew on pens, pencils, ice or your fingernails.” Patient: “Thank you, that’s very helpful.” Dentist: “You’re welcome. And if you ever have questions or notice any problems, please contact us right away.”

00:05:53: Let’s answer some common questions patients may have. Question 1 – How many teeth can be on one bridge? A dental bridge usually replaces one to three teeth in a row. In some cases, a bridge can replace up to four consecutive teeth. Keep in mind, longer bridges usually require more support. Question 2 – Do bridges feel like real teeth? It may take some time to get used to a new dental bridge. Once you do though, it should feel similar to your natural teeth. It’s somewhat like wearing a new ring on your finger. You are aware of it at first, but you eventually grow accustomed to it. Question 3 – Can a dental bridge be removed and recemented? If your bridge is already loose, it is in most cases easy to remove and can be recemented. If your bridge has to be removed, because of tooth decay or a much needed gum treatment, it may break during removal. Then you will need a new dental bridge.

00:07:53: Here is your overview of the vocabulary of this week’s lesson: to accustom – eingewöhnen, sich an etwas gewöhnen to collect – ansammeln, sammeln consecutive – aufeinanderfolgend loose – locker twice a day – zweimal täglich chewy foods – zähe oder kauintensive Lebensmittel pressure – Druck pencils – Bleistifte diet – Ernährung advice – Rat

00:08:29: Das war unsere Lesson für diese Woche. Nächste Woche befassen wir uns mit Risiken und Komplikationen bei Zahnersatz. Wenn Ihr noch mehr Dental Englisch trainieren wollt, empfehle ich Euch mein Buch „Dental English“, erschienen im Quintessenz Verlag, oder auch die Fachzeitschrift „Team Journal“ – hier findet Ihr in jeder Ausgabe eine Übung. Vielen Dank fürs Zuhören. Wenn es Euch gefallen hat, dann abonniert diesen Podcast. Es gibt jeden Montag eine neue Folge – überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihr Fragen habt, dann schreibt auf Instagram oder an podcast@quintessenz.de. Alle Links und Adressen findet ihr auch in den Shownotes. Ich sage: Goodbye and see you next week! Das war Dental English to go mit Sabine Nemec: der Englisch-Podcast für den Praxisalltag – ein Quintessence Podcast.