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Years ago it wasn't always possible to whiten, reshape or repair your teeth; the smile you were born with was the smile you had to live with. Luckily, new advancements in cosmetic dentistry today have made it possible to fix and enhance virtually any dental flaw, which means achieving the beautiful smile you've always wanted in just a few appointments with your South Charlotte cosmetic dentist. One or more missing teeth can significantly affect the appearance and functionality of your smile. Missing teeth can cause a change in bite, shifting of your teeth, TMJ disorder, speech impediments, an increased risk for periodontal disease and a greater chance for tooth decay. If every day wear and tear has left your teeth broken and discolored, or if your natural teeth are crooked, crowded or missing, your dentist can correct these dental problems with durable and esthetic crowns and bridges. Restore Tooth Shape and Strength with Dental Crowns Large fillings, severe decay, age and teeth grinding can all be contributing factors in the wearing down or breakage of your teeth. Fortunately, dental crowns, also known as caps, are customized to fit over and replace the entire portion of the decayed or damaged tooth- restoring its shape, size and strength. Today, porcelain crowns are esthetically the best option for restoring a weak tooth. These crowns look completely natural and blend in very well with natural teeth. Common reasons for receiving a crown include: * To cover and support a tooth with a large filling that has become brittle
* To hold a dental bridge
* To protect a weak tooth from breaking or holding together a cracked one
* To restoring a broken tooth
* To improve a tooth's appearance
* Following a root canal Receiving crowns generally takes two appointments. You dentist will prepare your affected tooth for the crown, taking an impression of the tooth and putting a temporary crown in place while your permanent crown is fabricated. At the next appointment your dentist will remove your temporary crown and your final crown will be fitted and positioned into place. Dental Bridges Eliminate the Gap in your Teeth Tooth loss can have a negative effect on the function and appearance of even the most beautiful smile. A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace missing teeth lost by disease or injury. Bridges help combat the negative consequences of tooth loss by helping maintain facial structure and filling in the gaps caused by missing teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented to existing teeth and are not removable. Removable bridges on the other hand can be removed and cleaned at home. Like today's crowns, bridges are more natural looking and functional than ever before, and you will not have to wear a denture or false tooth to fill in a gap. With today's modern dental crown and bridge materials, repairing and restoring damaged and missing teeth can be very appealing and many times indistinguishable from natural teeth. If you already have crowns that are dark and noticeable, your South Charlotte dentist can also replace your old crown with a new, tooth-matching crown.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading South Charlotte, NC dentist, Dr. Richard Bateman, who has been serving the South Charlotte area for 25 years. Established in 1984, Bateman Family Dentistry offers South Charlotte crowns, veneers, and dental implants, among other services.
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