Dental Crowns and Bridges Promise Aesthetic and Functional Smile EnhancementDental Crowns & Bridges

Did you know that the first thing most people notice is your smile? Whether it’s a job interview, first day of school or just a brief encounter walking down the street, you want your smile to look as good as you feel. Not surprising, approximately 99.7 percent of people say that smiles are socially important, with 74 percent saying that an unattractive smile affects career success. So, if you’re dealing with chipped, cracked or missing teeth, it might be hard to feel confident in social situations; however, you can turn this all around by considering dental crowns or bridges. 
 
From decay to sports-related injuries, there are several reasons why a tooth can become severely damaged. However, crowns and bridges can restore your smile by fixing the size, shape and appearance of your damaged tooth or teeth. 
 

Dental Crowns

Sometimes simply referred to as a “cap”, dental crowns completely cover your damaged tooth. Dental crowns are fabricated in a lab to offer the same look as a natural tooth. Plus, with impressions taken of your smile before fabrication, we can promise that you’ll have a crown that was made just for you and your smile.
 

So when might a dental crown benefit you?

  • If you have a weak tooth that could chip, break or fracture further
  • To restore a fractured/cracked tooth
  • To hide a discolored or misshapen tooth
  • To preserve a tooth that has had a root canal
  • To place over a dental implant
Dental crowns offer your tooth more stability and an overall more aesthetically pleasing smile. While there are several kinds of dental crowns, the most common tend to be the porcelain or ceramic crowns, as they better mimic the quality and appearance of a real tooth.
 

Dental Bridges

While having a missing tooth can come with some hits to your self-esteem, it can also make speaking and chewing a challenge. Plus, surrounding teeth will begin to shift over time, causing long-term issues like gum disease or even jaw disorders. However, dental bridges can help cover up that gap between your teeth to make everyday living a little easier. There are several kinds of dental bridges from removable/partial ones to permanent, or fixed partial dentures.
 
Dental bridges are cemented to those teeth surrounding your gap. These natural teeth will serve as anchors for your bridge. These same teeth will also be fitted with dental crowns, after which a replacement tooth will be attached to those crowns to create your dental bridge. Instantly, chewing and smiling will be drastically improved.
 
If you’re dealing with a damaged smile and you think you could benefit from dental crowns or dental bridges, call your cosmetic dentist today at (734) 425-9130. Let’s get you the smile you deserve!

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