Crowns Union City - When are crowns and bridges necessary?

Function and Esthetics! Yes, restoring your teeth for improved function and esthetics - Cosmetic Dentistry is all about making your smile look amazing. Whether you're improving your smile by whitening your teeth or filling in gaps caused by missing teeth, there are a variety of procedures available to help you obtain the best, most beautiful smile you can have. Two common cosmetic dental restorations that are used at Dr. Randhawa's offices are porcelain crowns and bridges. They may be necessary in certain situations, and elective in others.

Bridges are used primarily to replace missing teeth. They utilize the surrounding teeth on each side to support the false tooth, which is cemented together to "caps" on each end. The adjacent teeth are filed down slightly, and the caps are adhered to the teeth to allow the bridge to be placed properly where the missing tooth used to reside. It is essentially a floating false tooth that is supported by the other two teeth in the mouth. Bridges are a cheaper alternative to dental implants, which are a more permanent, stronger alternative to placing dental bridges or replacing missing or lost teeth

Crowns can also be used to replace missing teeth when used on top of dental implants. This allows them to look like natural teeth, though false in reality. Typically dental crowns are used to protect teeth. Crowns can be placed over teeth that have experienced trauma, fillings, or a root canal in order to protect it from breaking, cracking, or needing to be extracted due to irreversible damage. They can be made of a variety of materials, but the most commonly used, are porcelain (or porcelain-metal) because they look like natural teeth and can assist with the aesthetic appearance of your smile.

Dentists at Randhawa Dental are highly trained and experienced in placing both crowns and bridges for their patients. Call today to schedule a consultation appointment to find out how crowns and bridges may be used to enhance function and looks of your smile!