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Crowns and Bridges
Crown and bridge procedures permanently replace missing and worn tooth structure. Dr. Szmitko utilizes very strong, aesthetic dental materials to restore teeth to their natural function and beauty.
At Forest Green Dental Care in Newmarket, we provide both crowns and bridges to address a variety of cosmetic and functional needs. If you’re missing one or more teeth, Dr. Szmitko and her team can help restore your smile and confidence. We understand that tooth loss can affect not only your oral health but also your self-esteem, which is why we offer crown and bridge treatments as a permanent solution. These restorations are designed to improve both the appearance of your smile and your overall dental health.
Crown and bridge procedures permanently replace missing and worn tooth structure. Dr. Szmitko utilizes very strong, aesthetic dental materials to restore teeth to their natural function and beauty. This technology has evolved so that in certain cases, all-ceramic (porcelain) materials are used. These metal-free restorations are not only very strong, but life-like too. Sometimes crowns or bridges are constructed in conjunction with other cosmetic services, such as porcelain laminates, to create an entire new look. No special maintenance is necessary and the restorations generally last for many years.
What is a Crown?
Crowns are covers that fit over your teeth to restore and strengthen them. Some reasons for choosing crowns are to cover discoloured or unevenly shaped teeth, to protect weak or decayed teeth, to restore a fractured tooth, to attach a bridge or to strengthen teeth after a root canal treatment.
Crowns can be made of different materials, including acrylic, metal and porcelain. All porcelain crowns are a good choice for front teeth as they look the most natural. For back teeth, metal crowns covered in porcelain, or all-metal crowns are usually used. Back teeth require a stronger material to withstand the forces of chewing.
What are the benefits of crowns from a cosmetic and health point of view? A crown can be utilized to repair a chipped or fractured tooth and is by far the best way to protect a weak or badly decayed tooth. A crown is also a very good way to cover a single or number of teeth that are stained or have become yellow due to tetracycline, coffee, tea, or other harsh staining properties.
What is a Bridge?
A bridge is an artificial tooth used to replace one that is missing. It is attached to your neighbouring teeth. One of the benefits of using a bridge to replace a missing tooth (or teeth) is how natural it looks and feels. With proper care, bridges can last for years. A bridge can take the place of a missing tooth. It not only improves the look of your smile, but also contributes to better dental health. Each tooth has its own important role. Some are used for biting or chewing, others give shape to your face. The support that your teeth provide for each other is compromised when one tooth is missing. Before long, evidence of breakdown is noticed in the remaining teeth, the jaw joint and/or the gums. The use of a bridge, or ‘artificial tooth’ can prevent these problems. If you are missing a tooth, but have sound, healthy teeth on either side of the gap, a bridge may be a good option for you. A bridge is a replacement tooth which is bonded to adjacent teeth. The benefit to you? You keep the two neighbouring teeth intact, instead of having them filed down for a crown as in traditional crown and bridge work. Dr. Szmitko is interested in helping you receive the least extensive and most appropriate dental treatment possible. If you think that your smile may be enhanced or improved with a crown and bridge procedure, please make an appointment for a consultation.Consultations are always free
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