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Crowns and bridges in West Edmonton
If you have a tooth that has been damaged by decay or an oral injury, a dental crown can restore and protect its structure. Dental crowns can also be used to create a dental bridge and replace one or more missing teeth. Together, crowns and bridges are practical, versatile options for patients looking to restore a wide range of issues.
When Dental Crowns are Necessary
Dental crowns are used to cover up and protect damaged teeth, and they are beautifully-crafted from porcelain to look and feel just like a natural tooth. Usually, crowns are required if you have a large cavity that cannot be treated with a filling, or if you have had root canal therapy and need a supportive structure to protect your tooth from further damage. Crowns can also be used for cosmetic purposes to cover up teeth that are slightly damaged, misshapen, stained, or have other cosmetic flaws.
How Bridges Replace Missing Teeth
Dental bridges consist of two dental crowns and a false tooth. The dental crowns are attached to healthy teeth on either side of the gap that is left behind from your missing tooth, and this creates a bridge. The bridge holds a dental crown in place to restore the function and beauty of your smile.
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Affordable dentures near you
Say goodbye to debilitating activities such as chewing and speaking brought about by tooth loss. The solution? Dentures!
This restorative technique is ideal for patients that aren’t candidates for dental implants and for those who prefer to try other options for teeth replacement. There can be two types of dentures applicable:
- Complete Dentures are applicable to patients who are missing all their teeth. An oral appliance affixed with natural-looking teeth is utilized for this treatment. It is personalized and custom-designed for the best fit and appearance possible. It does not only help with better chewing and speaking but can also create a fuller face profile that can ultimately improve someone’s appearance.
- Partial Dentures are applicable to patients who are missing a few teeth in certain areas of the mouth. Usually, they are designed to fill in delta spaces between existing teeth. They are removable and can be custom-designed to cover an entire section of the mouth. Results can feel and look very natural.
When Might Dentures Be Needed?
Dentures, whether full or partial, are typically recommended for patients who require more extensive treatment for the replacement of most or all missing teeth. We may recommend dentures when:
- Most or all teeth are missing due to tooth decay, gum disease, or other reasons
- Most of the remaining, natural teeth are in poor condition (damaged or decayed)
- Gums are healthy
Interested in getting dentures? Call our practice today!
If you have questions about our restorative dentistry options, or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our West Edmonton dentists, please contact Summit Dental today.