Crowns And Bridges Specialist
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Family Dental Care
General and Cosmetic Dentistry & Emergency Dentists located in West Palm Beach, FL
If you have a missing or severely damaged tooth or teeth, consult Michael C. Westcott, DDS, and Sujay Trivedi, DMD, at Family Dental Care today. They can help restore your tooth’s appearance and function with a crown or bridge, depending on your dental needs. These fixed prosthetic devices are permanently placed in your mouth to blend naturally with your existing teeth. Call the office in West Palm Beach, Florida, to learn more about how crowns and bridges can enhance your smile. Alternatively, you can also use the online booking agent for easy appointment scheduling.
Crowns and Bridges Q & A
What is a crown?
A crown covers a damaged tooth, providing it with a better appearance or shape. It offers extra strength to existing, compromised teeth or replaces a missing tooth altogether in the case of implants.
What materials make up a crown?
The material used for a crown depends on its placement and your goals. Your dentist at Family Dental Care can counsel you on the benefits of porcelain or ceramic crowns, which match the color of your natural teeth.
Gold and metal alloys can also be used and are stronger, but are typically only placed on the back teeth. The best option is often a crown that has a metal shell but is covered with porcelain to provide both strength and a natural appearance.
Why would I need a crown?
Crowns are solutions to damaged or missing teeth. They’re made from a mold of your teeth to fit your mouth’s shape and look. Family Dental Care may recommend a crown in the following cases:
- Protection or restoration of a weak tooth that’s vulnerable to fracture
- Covering of a dental implant or a tooth with a large filling
- Masking discolored or misshapen teeth
- Covering a tooth that has undergone a root canal
What is a dental bridge?
Family Dental Care may recommend a bridge if you’re missing an entire tooth or several teeth. It’s essential to fill the empty gaps to prevent your existing teeth from shifting, misaligning your bite, or affecting your mouth’s appearance and health.
Your dentist cements a bridge to your existing teeth or crowns, so they span the gaps where you’re missing teeth. The bridge contains a series of false teeth – known as pontics – that look and feel natural.
How long do bridges and crowns last?
You care for bridges and crowns just as you do your natural teeth – with regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings. If you keep up with dental hygiene, crowns and bridges can last a lifetime.
Decay and gum disease in the area surrounding your crown can cause it to lose support. If your crown or bridge does become loose, call Family Dental Care or book online to schedule an appointment and have it fixed right away.
