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Are you missing a tooth or multiple teeth? Are any of your teeth damaged due to injury or decay? If so, you may benefit from dental bridges or crowns. No longer will you have to hide your smile or avoid eating your favorite foods. When missing teeth are the case, dental bridges can take the place of your teeth that are lost by closing the gap, while dental crowns are often used to cover, or cap off damaged teeth to provide much needed protection and strength. What are Dental Crowns? If you have a damaged tooth due to trauma or decay, dental crowns may be an appropriate solution for your tooth restoration. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Dental crowns can also be used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. They also serve an aesthetic use when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. In order to accommodate the crown, your tooth must be reduced in size. A cast of the existing tooth is made, in addition to an impression. If your tooth is cracked or chipped, a crown is used to hold your tooth together in order to seal the cracks to prevent further damage to your teeth. Additionally, crowns are often used to: * Provide support for a large filling
* Attach a bridge
* Protect weak teeth from fracturing
* Restore fractured teeth
* Cover badly shaped or discolored teeth What are Dental Bridges? When you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, it shows when you smile. Fortunately, options are available to restore your smile. Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Since they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of your teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth. Sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, dental bridges are semi-permanent and are bonded to your existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned by the wearer, while others need to be removed by your dentist. Porcelain, gold alloys or combinations of materials are usually used to make your bridge appliances. As with other cosmetic procedures, crowns and bridges are not suitable for everyone. Contact your Brookfield cosmetic dentist for more information on if dental crowns or bridges are a good solution for your smile. A proper consultation with your Brookfield dentist will allow for accurate results and an appropriate treatment solution to enhance and restore your smile.
Dr. Paul Culver, Brookfield dentist, is a solo practitioner who established his dental practice in 1982. He specializes in patient comfort while delivering quality treatments, including Brookfield dental crowns, root canal therapy and dental implants, among other cosmetic procedures.
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