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For people who have damaged or missing teeth, crowns and bridges are a good option to regain their beautiful smile. A crown can cover a cracked or broken tooth to prevent further damage, while a bridge fills in the space left by one or more missing teeth.
Crowns strengthen damaged teeth by putting a cap over them, and they blend in well with neighbouring teeth. This allows the treated tooth or teeth to look natural, which won't stand out and get attention as a tooth that has been worked on. Covering a damaged tooth means that the patient is not in pain and can keep as much of their natural tooth as possible. Crowns can also be brushed and cleaned like regular teeth, but care should be taken when eating sticky or hard foods, which might cause the crown to crack or become dislodged. Even though the material with which they are made is very strong, being cautious of what you bite will help them remain strong and protect the natural tooth.
A crown will also prevent plaque and bacteria from further attacking the already damaged natural tooth. This will prevent more complicated issues such as decay, which can lead to gum disease and further complications that can even contribute to heart disease and diabetes.
Bridges, as the name implies, are a series of crowns that are connected together in order to bridge a gap where there is a missing tooth. In the case where there is one missing tooth, the surrounding teeth on either side will be used to anchor the bridge, so that the gap in the middle is filled. In essence, those two teeth will also be capped and the bridge will be formed. As with crowns, this bridge will provide strength and stability, which will allow the patient to chew and speak normally, and also give them a smile to be proud of, free of gaps. Again, similar to caring for crown, bridges should also be kept clean and care should be taken when eating sticky and hard foods. Cleaning bridges are a bit more intricate as it is important to clean under the bridge in order to prevent bacteria and plaque buildup. We provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to do this, and regular checkups will also ensure that your teeth are kept at optimal health.
Crowns strengthen damaged teeth by putting a cap over them, and they blend in well with neighbouring teeth. This allows the treated tooth or teeth to look natural, which won't stand out and get attention as a tooth that has been worked on. Covering a damaged tooth means that the patient is not in pain and can keep as much of their natural tooth as possible. Crowns can also be brushed and cleaned like regular teeth, but care should be taken when eating sticky or hard foods, which might cause the crown to crack or become dislodged. Even though the material with which they are made is very strong, being cautious of what you bite will help them remain strong and protect the natural tooth.
A crown will also prevent plaque and bacteria from further attacking the already damaged natural tooth. This will prevent more complicated issues such as decay, which can lead to gum disease and further complications that can even contribute to heart disease and diabetes.
Bridges, as the name implies, are a series of crowns that are connected together in order to bridge a gap where there is a missing tooth. In the case where there is one missing tooth, the surrounding teeth on either side will be used to anchor the bridge, so that the gap in the middle is filled. In essence, those two teeth will also be capped and the bridge will be formed. As with crowns, this bridge will provide strength and stability, which will allow the patient to chew and speak normally, and also give them a smile to be proud of, free of gaps. Again, similar to caring for crown, bridges should also be kept clean and care should be taken when eating sticky and hard foods. Cleaning bridges are a bit more intricate as it is important to clean under the bridge in order to prevent bacteria and plaque buildup. We provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to do this, and regular checkups will also ensure that your teeth are kept at optimal health.
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