Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns restore damaged teeth and bridges replace missing teeth to restore normal function to the mouth. They’re usually used to restore your smile if you have a missing tooth or teeth or if your teeth have deteriorated and become weak.
A crown is a cap placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. Crowns can restore a tooth that is damaged as a result of decay or injury. A bridge is made up of one or more artificial teeth permanently placed between two crowns to fill in the area left by one or more missing teeth. The teeth on either side of the false tooth or teeth are called abutment teeth. At Dr Be Smiles, we custom-make crowns and bridges for each patient ensuring a comfortable fit and natural appearance.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged or decayed teeth to restore their shape, strength, and function. Crowns can also be used to improve the appearance of teeth by covering up discoloration, misalignment, or other cosmetic issues. Several types of dental crowns are available, including porcelain, ceramic, metal, and resin. Our dentist will help you choose the best material based on the affected tooth's location and your budget and personal preferences.
The Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns can cover a tooth after a root canal, protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore a severely damaged tooth. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to replace a missing tooth.
Before placing a crown at our dental office, our dentist will take impressions of your teeth so the crown can fit your smile perfectly. Once the crown is manufactured, it will be cemented into place and shaped and polished to match the rest of your teeth.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between the remaining teeth. A bridge typically comprises one or more artificial teeth, called pontics, which are supported by crowns placed over the adjacent teeth. Several types of dental bridges are available, including traditional bridges, cantilever bridges, and Maryland bridges.
The Benefits of Dental Bridges
The most significant benefit of a dental bridge is that it restores your smile and your ability to chew and speak properly after tooth loss. It prevents shifting of the surrounding teeth, which can cause other oral health issues like gum disease or temporomandibular joint disorder.
Bridges also help prevent the jaw from shrinking and the facial muscles from sagging, which can make you appear older than you are. Finally, a bridge protects your appearance by preventing your teeth from drifting out of position. Bridges are ideal for patients who wear partial dentures but want a more stable solution.
Dental crowns and bridges are effective solutions for restoring damaged or missing teeth and improving your overall oral health and appearance. Visit Dr Be Smiles at 4511 N Midkiff Rd, Suite E-15, Midland, TX 79705, or call (432) 520-4867 to consult with our dentist to determine if dental crowns or bridges are the right choices for you.
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4511 N Midkiff Rd, Suite E-15,
Midland, TX 79705
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4511 N Midkiff Rd, Suite E-15,
Midland, TX, 79705
Phone: (432) 520-4867Text Us: (432) 520-4867