Do you have a tooth issue that affects the appearance or function of your smile? Crowns and bridges, two of the dental treatments offered by your Cumberland, RI, dentists, Dr. Angeles Felix and Dr. Alicia Tavares of Dental Associates of Cumberland, could offer the ideal solution.
How crowns and bridges improve your smile
Crowns are hollow restorations made of porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, or resin. Commonly called caps, crowns are designed to completely cover your tooth. Before you can receive a crown, the tooth must be reduced in size slightly. During a visit to the Cumberland, RI, dental office, your dentist may recommend a crown to address these issues:
- Fragile Teeth: Teeth can become weaker and more likely to break due to cracks, wear and tear or certain dental procedures, such as large fillings or root canal therapy. Unfortunately, once a tooth weakens, it can break very easily. Crowns strengthen and support teeth, reducing the risk of fractures and breaks.
- Broken Teeth: Broken teeth are painful, unsightly, and make chewing difficult. Adding a crown to a tooth restores your tooth's normal appearance and function. Crowns are made from an impression of your mouth to ensure that your restorations fit well and look natural.
- Imperfections: Crowns offer an effective way to improve the shape of crooked, twisted, or oddly shaped teeth. They can also lengthen short teeth or hide discolorations and other flaws.
Have you lost one or more teeth? Both crowns and bridges can help fill the gaps in your smile. Bridges consist of one or two artificial teeth connected to crowns on either side. The crown portions of the bridge are cemented over supporting teeth to anchor the bridge.
Crowns are often paired with dental implants, another tooth restoration option. Implants are synthetic roots that bond to your jawbone and become just as strong as natural roots. Crowns are connected to the top of implants to improve your appearance and restore your biting and chewing abilities.
Could crowns and bridges help your smile? Call your dentists in Cumberland, RI, Dr. Felix and Dr. Tavares of Dental Associates of Cumberland, at (401) 723-0350 to schedule your appointment.