One or more missing teeth can significantly affect the appearance and functionality of your smile. Missing teeth can cause a change in your bite, shifting of the teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, speech impediments, an increased risk for periodontal disease and a greater chance for developing tooth decay. So when tooth loss occurs, what are your options to restore your smile? When your teeth are damaged, dental crowns are used to preserve the functionality of your teeth as well. A dental crown may be used to protect a cracked tooth, restore functionality of a tooth with excessive decay or replace a pre-existing crown. Dental bridges on the other hand, like implants, are used to replace missing teeth by filling the gap and are made up of two dental crowns for the teeth on either side. With the help of dental crowns or bridges, you can fully restore your smile, further preventing the development of more severe dental health problems. Dental Crowns Protect your Damaged Teeth If your tooth decay or dental damage is too extensive for veneers, direct composite bonding or other conservative treatments are not viable treatment options; your dentist may consult you about dental crowns. Whether the dental crowns are used to restore a damaged tooth or to create a lifelike tooth replacement for an implant, crowns can be fabricated in your dentist's office for a one visit restoration. Dental crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. They are a restoration that covers a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, which strengthens and improves the appearance of your damaged tooth. When your tooth is broken down and fillings are unable to solve your problem, crowns are necessary in order to restore function to your tooth. All porcelain crowns are used in order to eliminate any grey lines around crowns that are normally seen in other brands. Porcelain crowns are the best choice in restoring your smile without creating significant difference in appearance between your other teeth. There are also porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns that provide a strong, durable and esthetic treatment option. Dental Bridges Replace your Missing Teeth Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of your missing teeth. Since they are custom-made, bridges are not noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth, in addition to the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. Sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, bridges are permanent and bonded to existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned, while others need to be removed by your dentist. A resin-bond bridge requires less preparation of adjacent teeth and is often used to replace your front teeth. This is only possible if your gums are healthy and your surrounding teeth do not have extensive dental fillings. If you are a candidate for a dental bridge, you will be given a local anesthetic so that your dentist can prepare your teeth that require the support of the bridge. If the support of your teeth are decayed or badly broken down, your dentist will have to build them back up in order to successfully apply a dental bridge. If you have damaged or missing teeth, it is recommended that you visit your Santa Monica cosmetic dentists for further consultation on the best procedure for restoration. Dental crowns and bridges are not for everyone, so visit your Santa Monica dentist for further consultation.
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