Crowns and Bridges at St. Leonards Square Dental Care

Crowns are a restorative and cosmetic dentistry solution. They are generally used for treatment if a patient’s tooth is damaged such as cracked or worn down. Leaving a tooth in such a state, will increase the chances for further damage and possibly infection. You may also had experienced an accident or dental emergency which caused the sudden damage, either way, we have you covered! Dental crowns are a custom crafted tooth restoration cap. It works either as a protection to the damaged tooth or, a cosmetic solution to improve the look of the tooth.

The Procedure for Getting a Crown

The first step is to come in for a consultation so we can assess your teeth and take X-rays if needed. Once we discuss all your options with you and you decide to move forward, we will then provide you with a local anaesthetic, so your experience is as comfortable as possible. We then gently trim down the damaged tooth to make room for the crown and take impressions so your crown can be made to fit perfectly. You will leave the practice with a temporary crown so you can eat and chew as normal. After approximately 1-2 weeks when your crown is complete, we will give you a call to come in and have your permanent crown placed.

A dental bridge is a popular tooth replacement option for those wanting to fill the gap from a missing tooth. They are durably secured to the neighbouring tooth by the gap and are a long-lasting tooth replacement solution. A dental bridge can also be used to replace a few teeth in a row. As a more affordable treatment to dental implants, a bright may be a great option to tooth replacement. We have to assess your teeth first before we’re able to offer dental bridges as the right missing tooth solution. This is because your neighbouring teeth need to be strong and healthy in order to hold the bridge in place. Once we assess your teeth and we’re good to go, we take impressions of your teeth beside the gap and have your bridge custom made. Once it’s ready after 1-2 weeks, we will call you so you can come in and have your bridge permanently placed.

Replacement Alternatives to Dental Bridges

If a dental bridge isn’t the right option for you, we also provide dental implants and dentures at our practice. These may be a better option if your neighbouring teeth are not strong or healthy enough to hold a dental bridge. If that is the case, we will discuss dental implants and dentures with you so you can make an informed decision.

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