At our practice, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care to help you achieve and maintain a healthy smile. Dental crowns and bridges are two effective restorative options we offer to address damaged or missing teeth.
Understanding Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are custom-made caps designed to be placed over a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, size and strength. During the first of two visits, we prepare the tooth by removing any damaged or decayed areas, take impressions and place a temporary crown. The impressions are sent to a lab where the custom crown is created. At the second visit, we fit and permanently cement the crown onto your tooth.
What Are Dental Bridges?
Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth, literally bridging the gap left by the missing teeth. A bridge consists of artificial teeth (pontics) that are anchored by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth, known as abutments. This not only restores the appearance of your smile but also helps maintain the shape of your face, enables proper chewing and speaking and prevents remaining teeth from shifting out of position.
The process of getting a bridge involves preparing the abutment teeth by removing some enamel to place the crown. Impressions are then taken, and a temporary bridge is placed to protect the exposed teeth and gums while the permanent bridge is being made. On your next visit, we fit, adjust and cement your permanent bridge restoration.
Benefits of Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges offer several benefits. They restore your oral functions, enhance the appearance of your smile and help maintain the proper alignment of your remaining teeth. Additionally, with proper care, crowns and bridges can last many years, providing a durable solution for dental restoration.
If you think you might benefit from a dental crown or bridge in Boise, Idaho, do not hesitate to contact our office at 208-345-1386. We can schedule your consultation with our dentist, Dr. Hayden Hess, at GreenTree Dental.