How Bridges And Crowns Can Help Restore Your Smile
If you are embarrassed about your smile or try to hide it because of decayed or teeth that are missing, you may be able to restore the appearance of your teeth and not fear smiling again with one of two cosmetic dentistry procedures known as dental bridges or crowns. At Community Dental Group, our cosmetic dentists can give you a beautiful smile and restore your self-esteem in the process. These dental restorations help to restore the appearance and function of your teeth.
The popularity of using bridges and crowns to restore one’s smile is attributed to how well they enhance the appearance of your teeth, but more importantly, because they are one of the simpler cosmetic dentistry procedures to perform. So it is important to understand how they differ and what type of individual they are best suited for. Here is a breakdown of the two:
- Dental bridges – this procedure helps to replace missing teeth, thereby improving your chewing and speaking abilities as well as restoring your smile. Dental bridges also help to maintain facial structure so that your face does not look like it is sagging or sunken in and so you do not look older than you actually are. The force of your bite will be evenly distributed and your remaining teeth will not be prone to shifting out of place when you have a bridge.
- Dental crowns – when the more traditional procedures cannot restore the form and function of your teeth, dental crowns may be your best option. Dental crowns can correct a number of different problems including the replacement of a tooth that has more filling than what is left of the original structure. They can also be used on teeth that are discolored, have undergone endodontic therapy (root canal), or are severely decayed.
If you think that dental bridges or crowns will help restore your smile, we encourage you to contact Community Dental Group and schedule an appointment for an examination and evaluation of your teeth.