Cleaning Under a Bridge — The Missed Step
This single habit determines the lifespan of a bridge.
Why ordinary floss is not enough
Floss is passed through the contact point between two teeth. In a bridge the pontic is joined to the abutments without interruption, so there is no contact point to enter from the side — the narrow space beneath stays uncleaned every day, even with regular flossing.
How to use superfloss
Superfloss has three parts: a stiff end, a spongy section and normal floss. The stiff end is threaded under the pontic from one side and out the other, then the spongy section is drawn beneath and moved back and forth to clean both the underside and the abutment surfaces.
Warning signs
- Persistent odour around the bridge
- Redness and bleeding around the abutment teeth
- Floss catching at the edge of the bridge
- Slight movement or a sound from the bridge
- Sensitivity on biting
- Visible darkening beneath the pontic
Getting Here, Booking and Emergencies from Dudenbasi
Route, booking and emergency arrangements for patients from Dudenbasi.
Getting here from Dudenbasi
Düdenbaşı lies in the Kepez district of Antalya; Kepez is one of the central districts, about 6 kilometres from the clinic. We also see patients from neighbouring areas that share the route from Dudenbasi, such as Ayanoğlu, Çamlıca, Esentepe, Göksu. You can ask for the location on WhatsApp when travelling from Dudenbasi.
Appointments for Dudenbasi
At this distance, splitting treatment into visits is no problem for patients from Düdenbaşı, and attending reviews is easy too. As with patients from Kepez generally, appointments for families from Dudenbasi can be scheduled consecutively.
Emergencies from Dudenbasi
Setting out from Düdenbaşı at night is quick; come without delay in an emergency, and calling as you leave means preparation is done in advance. For patients coming from Dental Clinic in Dudenbasi, the clinic is open 24/7 and in an emergency the order is set by severity rather than arrival time. For spreading facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or toothache with fever, go to the nearest emergency department.
Composite Bonding: Aesthetic Correction in a Single Visit
Bonding is tooth-coloured composite shaped directly on the tooth. There is no laboratory stage; it is completed in one visit and in most cases no tooth is removed.
When it is suitable
Bonding is a limited but effective tool:
- Small chips and notches on front teeth
- Closing narrow gaps between teeth
- Irregular shapes and lengthening short-looking teeth
- Wedge-shaped defects from gum recession
- It is not suitable for extensive discolouration or heavy wear
Compared with porcelain
Composite is completed in one visit, is reversible and costs less. In exchange it does not stay as glossy as porcelain, picks up colour over time and wears more easily. Its lifespan is typically 5 to 8 years, where porcelain can be double that. The right choice follows the patient's expectations and the state of the tooth, not the superiority of the material.
The details that determine the result
A natural appearance cannot be achieved with a single shade; in cross-section a tooth is more opaque toward the root and more translucent at the incisal edge. Those layers are imitated with different composites. Surface texture and the quality of the polish also determine the look; poorly polished composite stays matt and picks up stain faster. Bonding is therefore more a matter of application than of material.

































































