What Are Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped coverings that encase the visible part of your teeth above the gum line. They reinforce the structure of a decayed or weakened tooth and act as a protective shield to prevent further damage. The shape and color of the crown are designed to match the appearance of your natural teeth.
On the other hand, a dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic replacement for missing teeth. It uses the support of your healthy teeth on both ends to fill in the missing teeth gap and restore oral functions. This way, you can eat and speak with greater ease and smile more confidently.
Benefits of Getting Crowns and Bridges
These dental restorations offer both cosmetic and functional benefits, including:
- Natural-looking appearance: We customize the design of the crown or bridge to match your natural teeth, giving you a flawless smile.
- Improved functions: No more pain or discomfort while eating foods! You can bite, chew, and speak more comfortably.
- Protection against damage: Crowns protect weak, decayed, or root-canal-treated teeth against further damage.
- Durable: Made from resilient dental materials, our crowns and bridges are meant to last for years.
- Easy to maintain: They require similar care as your healthy teeth, including routine brushing and flossing.
Process of Crowns and Bridges
At the time of your initial visit, our Tomball experts will examine your teeth to determine whether crowns or bridges are the right option for you. Our goal is to provide you with a dental restoration that perfectly blends with your natural smile and improves oral functions.
To prepare for the restoration, we will carefully remove a thin layer of enamel from your teeth. This step is done under local anesthesia to avoid pain or sensitivity. Our team will then take impressions of your dental arches and send them to a lab. Once your dental restoration is ready, our dentist will test its fit before permanently bonding it to the prepared teeth.
Schedule A Visit Today
If you have damaged or a few missing teeth, our customized crowns, and bridges in Tomball, TX, can help restore your smile. Dial (281) 251-3070 today to schedule an appointment.
