Crowns & Bridges
Why Is It Necessary to Restore Missing and Damaged Teeth?
Your oral health impacts your overall body. Untreated infections can contribute to heart diseases, diabetes and high blood pressure. Also, if you delay treating the decaying tooth, the dentist may advise tooth extraction. Missing teeth can lead to several complications such as:
1. When a tooth is missing for a long time, the jawbone beneath it starts to dissolve. The process is irreversible and is known as resorption.
2. Gradually, the neighboring teeth accommodate the available space and may become crooked in the process. It becomes challenging to brush and floss and the gums weaken, making your other teeth more susceptible to decay.
In order to avoid such problems, you should get a crown treatment as soon as possible.
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR DENTAL CROWNS
WHAT ARE PORCELAIN CROWNS?
Advances in the strength and appearance of porcelain crowns have made them the leading choice in restoring damaged teeth to their former splendor. A tooth that has been damaged by root canal, grinding, decay or fracture is likely to break from the stress of daily use. But a doctor-prescribed porcelain crown strengthens your tooth by providing 360 degrees of coverage.
WHAT DOES A PORCELAIN CROWN DO?
Crowns are full-coverage restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break or is too damaged to be corrected with a traditional filling. When you receive a crown, you will notice it effectively improves your tooth condition by:
- Helping strengthen a heavily-restored tooth to prevent future fracture
- Restoring loss of tooth structure from heavy grinding
- Improving tooth aesthetics
- Relieving pain from any damage or fractures
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR DENTAL BRIDGES
Another way to replace lost teeth is to create a bridge consisting of one or multiple crowns spanning the gap between remaining teeth. This semi-permanent fixture is typically made of porcelain over metal, and fits over existing teeth. Bridges can solve the same problems as implants, and is an alternative option for patients, depending on their particular needs and circumstances.
YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A BRIDGE IF:
- You lost a tooth and do not want removable dentures
- You prioritize comfort and esthetics
- You have a bony defect and implants are not possible
Dental Crown
Perhaps you have a large cavity filling or maybe a tooth that had a root canal. Maybe your tooth is discolored and you want to improve the appearance, but a Veneer wasn’t the right choice for you.
Dental Bridge
If you’ve lost a tooth but aren’t able to get a dental implant, or perhaps your health history precludes you from being able to get an implant, a bridge may be the treatment for you!