Dental Crown and Bridges
Crowns: A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
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To protect a weak tooth (such as: decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
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To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
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To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left
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To hold a dental bridge in place
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To cover misshapened or severely discolored teeth
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To cover a dental implant
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To make a cosmetic modification
Bridges: A bridge is a fixed replacement for a missing tooth or teeth.
Benefits of dental bridges:
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Restore your smile
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Restore the ability to properly chew and speak
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Maintain the shape of your face
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Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
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Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position