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72 | GET YOUR SMILE BACK: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW... Bridges Length of treatment Results of Treatment Aspects of Routine Maintenance Up to four weeks The aesthetic “tooth,” or crown, is replaced Patient must clean under the bridge with floss threaders on a daily basis Complete Denture Up to five visits to the dentist are required The patient looks like they have teeth – and so aesthetically pleasing results can be achieved Extensive daily maintenance is necessary Patients must clean their dentures after meals. Dentures should also be routinely soaked overnight in order to remove bacteria and prevent staining Dental Implants Three to six months in total Appearance, feel and function of the teeth and mouth can be completely restored Patient must perform routine, regular home care (the same as brushing and flossing natural teeth) “Check-ups” by a professional are recommended approximately every four months