Crowns
A crown is a fabricated tooth that
looks exactly like a natural healthy
tooth. Made of porcelain, crowns are
used to cover discolored or misshapen
teeth, to cover and support a tooth
weakened by too much filling or after
a root canal, and to strengthen teeth
to support bridges. After your damaged
tooth has been prepared, a crown fits
like a cap right over it.
Bridges
Bridges are artificial teeth made
from gold, alloys, or porcelain that
literally bridge the gap left by missing
teeth. When teeth are lost to decay,
gum disease, or accident, your remaining
teeth have a harder job of chewing
and helping you speak. Bridges not
only restore your smile they provide
essential support for your whole mouth
and facial structure. Attached to
surrounding healthy teeth, bridges
can be permanent or removable.
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