Dental Crowns And Bridges Offer Solutions To Many Dental Problems

At some point in your life, chances are that you will find yourself with either a broken

, chipped or missing tooth. Thanks to increases in dental technology, your dentist will be able to fix the problem and fully restore your smile. Some of the most common means of fixing broken smiles are dental crowns and dental bridges. If you find yourself in a situation where your tooth or teeth have been chipped, broken or knocked out, don't worry. Talk to your dentist and he or she will be able to repair the problem using dental crowns or bridges.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to improve its shape, size, strength or appearance. If you have a single tooth that is broken, chipped or discolored, your dentist may decide that a crown is the best option for you. To install a crown, your dentist will have to anesthetize your tooth and surrounding area and then file down your tooth. This will make enough room for the crown to fit in your mouth comfortably. In the past, the next step was usually to take impressions of the area and then send those impressions to a dental lab to be created. However, with new technology such as CEREC, your dentist can create and install your crown all in a single appointment. Your dentist will take a digital scan of your tooth and create the crown in his or her office. When the crown has been created, your dentist will then permanently attach it to your mouth. After it has been attached, it will both function and appear as a normal tooth in your mouth. By flossing and brushing every day, you will be able to keep your crown healthy for many years.

Dental Bridges

Unlike dental crowns, dental bridges are designed to replace missing teeth. A dental bridge is made up of two crowns that support a replacement tooth or teeth that bridge the gap between the two crowns. To install a bridge, your dentist will begin by anesthetizing the area and then shaving down the two teeth that will receive crowns in order to make enough room for them. Next, generally he or she will take an impression of the area and then send it to a dental lab, where it will take between two and three weeks for the bridge to be constructed. In between appointments, you will be given a temporary set of bridges to wear. Once your permanent bridges arrive, your dentist will do a final check for coloring and fit and then attach them. With the proper care, your bridge may last as long as 15 years or longer.

To learn more about crowns and bridges or to schedule an appointment, contact your Albuquerque dentist today.

by: Gen Wright

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