Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental Crowns and Bridges Aurora
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Restore Your Smile with Dental Crowns or Bridges at ABN Family Dental
If you have a damaged, decayed, or missing tooth, dental crowns and bridges offer a reliable and natural-looking solution to restore both function and aesthetics. Our dental care team is pleased to provide custom crowns or bridges designed to strengthen your teeth, enhance your smile, blend in seamlessly with your natural existing teeth, and improve your overall oral health.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
What Exactly Are These Dental Treatments, and How Do They Work?
If you have one or more missing teeth, dental crowns and bridges are artificial teeth that can help restore gaps and improve oral function.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth. It’s designed to restore the tooth’s shape, strength, and appearance while protecting it from further damage. Crowns are commonly used after root canals, to cover large fillings, to restore broken or worn-down teeth, or to attach to a dental implant.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth, anchored in place by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth or implants. Bridges help fill the gap left by missing teeth and maintain the alignment of your bite. There are a few different types of dental bridges: implant-supported bridges, cantilever bridges, Maryland bridges, and traditional bridges.
Benefits
Benefits of These Treatment Options to Restore Missing Teeth
The benefits of receiving dental crowns or dental bridges in Aurora are numerous – they can significantly enhance both oral health and overall quality of life. Here are some key advantages:
Restoration of Functionality:
Dental crowns and bridges help restore the proper function of teeth, allowing you to eat and speak more comfortably.
Aesthetic Improvement:
Both crowns and bridges can be designed to match the natural colour and shape of existing teeth.
Prevention of Teeth Shifting Out of Place:
When a tooth is missing, adjacent teeth can shift into the empty space, leading to misalignment and bite issues. Dental bridges help maintain proper alignment, preventing teeth from shifting into empty spaces.
Protection of Vulnerable Teeth:
Crowns can protect damaged or weakened teeth from further decay or fracture. They provide a strong outer layer that can withstand the forces of chewing.
Durability and Longevity:
With proper care, dental crowns and bridges can last many years. They can be made from various materials, such as porcelain, metal, or a combination, ensuring they withstand daily wear and tear.
Support for Facial Structure:
Missing teeth can lead to changes in your facial structure over time, resulting in a sunken appearance. Crowns and bridges help support your facial muscles.
Enhanced Comfort:
Modern dental crowns and bridges are designed for comfort, minimizing the risk of irritation or discomfort often associated with traditional dentures.
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How to Determine if You're a Good Candidate for Crowns or Bridges
Getting a dental bridge or crown as a tooth replacement typically requires a healthy underlying structure, such as sufficient jawbone, gums, or surrounding healthy teeth. When you have a consultation, we’ll talk about your dental history, any current oral health issues, your dental hygiene habits, and your overall treatment goals. It’s important for us to understand factors such as your bite, jaw alignment, and any potential allergies to dental materials. Once we’ve gathered all the necessary information, we can present you with the best options tailored to your needs, including the materials used for crowns or bridges and the expected timeline for the procedure.