Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns, often called caps, are used to restore the structural integrity of a tooth. When a tooth becomes cracked, chipped or broken in some way, it’s much more likely to become more damaged. It could even break off entirely, leaving the patient with nothing but a jagged edge sticking up from the gums. Crowns are also used to repair teeth that have been damaged due to decay, for the same reason of restoring structural integrity. Other instances where your dentist in Felton, CA may recommend a dental crown is if the tooth has a failed filling, where the filling is fractured or lost entirely, or if the tooth has undergone a root canal.
Most of our patients opt for natural-looking, tooth-colored crowns that blend in seamlessly with the color of your other teeth. There are, however, other options available for dental crowns. You can talk to your dentist about those options.
What Are Dental Bridges?
When missing teeth is the problem, your dentist may recommend a dental bridge that is fixed in place. A dental bridge offers an effective and long-term solution that’s less invasive than some alternatives, such as dental implants. Dental bridges are ideal when a person has missing teeth that need to be replaced, and they offer other benefits, such as restoring facial shape, chewing and biting functionality and holding other teeth in place.
Dental bridges are made up of two dental crowns, on either side of an abutment. If you think about an actual bridge, the crowns would be the pillars on either side and the abutment is the piece that extends across. The replacement teeth are affixed to the abutment, and are called pontics. The entire structure is held in place with a special kind of long-lasting dental cement.
Dental bridges can last for years, but they may need to be recemented at some time in the future. Whether you’re coming to Felton Dental Center for a new dental bridge in Felton, CA, or to have an old bridge restored, we can help!
Dental bridges and crowns can usually be placed in two or more visits.. You’ll be made comfortable during your entire stay, and treated with the dignity and sensitivity you deserve. Afterward, you’ll be supplied with care instructions and booked for a follow-up visit to ensure that all is as expected. To learn more about these restorative dental procedures, please book an appointment with us.
Contact Felton Dental Center Today!
At Felton Dental Center, we’re proud to offer a range of restorative dental procedures for our current and new dental patients. No matter where you are in your oral health situation, we’ve got solutions that can put you back on track to having a fully functional and attractive smile that will help you regain confidence. Contact us today!
