Dental Crowns

Restorative dentistry involves crowns and bridges. Crowns are used to restore a single damaged tooth, while bridges are used to replace one or more teeth. Crowns and bridges can both restore form and function to your teeth.

Crowns
If your tooth is damaged to the point where it can no longer hold a filling, a crown may be necessary. A crown looks and functions the same as a natural tooth. If your tooth is decayed, cracked, or in danger of cracking, a porcelain crown may be what you need. Crowns are custom fitted to the contours of your tooth. A crown covers the tooth completely, fitting onto the gum and protecting your tooth from further damage.

Crowns both strengthen and protect your tooth, as well as greatly improving your smile. Crowns can be made of gold, porcelain, or stainless steel. Whatever material you choose, the crown will protect your teeth and gums from further damage.

Bridges
Missing teeth are not only unattractive, but can lead to serious problems. If you are missing one or more teeth, your teeth can begin to drift out of position. In effect, this can lead to a change in your bite, loss of additional teeth, tooth decay, gum disease, as well as migraine headaches. If you are experiencing any of these problems, you should consider dental bridgework.

Essentially, a bridge is a group of interconnecting crowns. A bridge is used to stabilize your bite if you are missing one or more teeth. A bridge prevents further damage to your teeth and gums while giving you a new and improved smile.

If you are considering a crown or a bridge, please contact Dr Stiles today to schedule your initial consultation.