Crowns and Bridges
Don’t Let Missing Teeth Ruin Your Smile or Oral Health
Losing a tooth is painful. It can impact your appearance and confidence but also your oral health. Gaps can cause your other teeth to shift into empty spaces which will lead to a bad bite. In more serious cases, it can even cause gum disease. The solution is simple – tooth replacement with implants or bridges.
WHAT ARE DENTAL CROWNS?
A dental crown is a cap, typically made of porcelain or zirconia, that a dentist places over your tooth to improve its strength, shape, and appearance. There are several reasons why a dentist can choose to recommend a crown. For example, you may have a cavity or a tooth fracture that’s too big to be restored with fillings. Crown is also required after a root canal, or you simply may want to make your cracked or misshapen teeth look prettier. If placed over an implant, it’s a good solution for when you are missing a tooth.
WHAT ARE DENTAL BRIDGES?
Dental bridges are similar to crowns as they cover an entire tooth, but they are used for patients who have one or several missing teeth. They’re made of porcelain fused to metal or zirconia. They are a great way to replace missing teeth and restore esthetics and function.
HOW LONG DO CROWNS AND BRIDGES LAST?
Crowns and bridges may not last forever, but they do tend to last for a very long time – anywhere from 5 to 15 years, even 20 with proper maintenance. Many insurance companies allow crowns and bridges to be replaced after 5 or 8 years.
ADVANTAGES
Dental Crowns
There are lots of benefits to dental crowns! The first one is that dental crowns stay fixed (cemented) onto your tooth. If you’re missing a tooth, your dentist will place a dental implant first and then the crown. Crowns strengthen your teeth and bite, restore your teeth to their previous condition, help prevent cavities, and make your smile look better!
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges prevent teeth from shifting towards the empty space. They also improve chewing and speaking as they serve as a replacement for the missing tooth or teeth. And last but certainly not least, they restore your beautiful smile and confidence.
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Get Crowns and Bridges at Kiss Dental, Chicago
If you are looking to get dental crowns or bridges in Chicago, we are at your service! We’ll talk you through the entire process and help you find the best solution for your issue. Give us a call or schedule an appointment through our Make an appointment app and let’s restore your confidence!