Your teeth are designed to last for a lifetime, but this isn’t always the case for many people. It’s common to have a tooth damaged over the years. You may even lose a tooth or two. You don’t need to live with a less than perfect smile. Dr. Castleberry can rebuild your damaged or missing teeth with dental crowns and bridges in Louetta. You can enjoy a solution that looks natural to invest in a functional, beautiful smile.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that’s bonded over the entire visible surface of a tooth. Often, it’s used to repair a damaged tooth, such as one that has a large area of decay or a fracture. Now, they also hold a commonplace in cosmetic dentistry to cover imperfections because they look natural.
Crowns aren’t always used alone. In fact, they are often used along with a bridge. A bridge is a traditional solution to replace 1 to 3 consecutive missing teeth. Crowns are placed on the adjacent teeth to hold it in place.
Now, no one will ever tell your crown or bridge aren’t your natural teeth. They are made of all-ceramic material, so they closely mimic your real teeth. Your restoration is customized to meet your color, size, and shape needs to blend in when you smile.
When used alone, a dental crown offers exceptional benefits and can be used for several reasons, including:
A bridge is an effective solution to replace missing teeth while also offering several advantages, such as:
Dr. Castleberry takes an impression of your mouth to replicate the teeth you’ve lost. The bridge closes the gap between your remaining teeth to improve your confidence while also making it easier to chew a variety of foods. The bridge is secured in place by reshaping your adjacent teeth to bond dental crowns over them. By maintaining your oral hygiene and visiting your dentist regularly, your new smile will last for an average of 5 to 10 years before needing to be replaced.
Although a crown and bridge are effective, they only replace the portions of your teeth above the gum line. You can enjoy the next best thing to your real teeth with dental implants. Implant posts mimic the roots to secure your crown or bridge to your jawbone. You’ll enjoy a solution that looks and feels natural while also having the potential to last for a lifetime.
If you have damaged or missing teeth, Dr. Castleberry can help. Contact our dental office today to schedule your consultation.
