Broken and missing teeth are no fun. Hampstead Family Dental offers many options for tooth restoration, so there’s something for everyone who finds themselves with damaged or missing teeth.
Traditional crowns and bridges are long-lasting, durable, and cost-effective treatments that will patch up those problem spots in your smile. You’ll be able to eat, talk, and smile again with confidence!
Traditional Crowns: Reinforcing and Restoring Your Natural Teeth
Crowns, also known as dental caps, are versatile dental restorations designed to encase and protect a damaged or weakened tooth. Crafted from various materials such as porcelain, metal, or a combination of both, traditional crowns offer strength, durability, and a natural appearance.
Dental Bridges: Bridging Gaps for a Complete Smile
Dental bridges are an effective solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge is made of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) held in place by dental crowns bonded to adjacent natural teeth. Bridges can restore your smile’s appearance and functionality.
Key Features of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges offer a great option for:
Replacing missing teeth
Dental bridges fill the gaps left by missing teeth, maintaining proper bite alignment and preventing surrounding teeth from shifting.
Stability
The anchoring crowns provide stability to the bridge, ensuring a secure and reliable restoration.
Aesthetic enhancement
Bridges are customized to match the color and shape of your natural teeth, creating a seamless and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Improved chewing and speaking
By restoring missing teeth, bridges enhance your ability to chew and speak properly, promoting overall oral function.
The Traditional Crown and Bridge Process
Are you interested in getting a crown or bridge? At Hampstead Family Dental, we utilize both physical and digital impressions, depending on the case. Approximately 90% of our impressions are digital. The traditional restoration process requires two appointments: one for impressions and planning and one for crown or bridge placement. Here’s an outline of what the process looks like:
A comprehensive examination
Our experienced dental team will conduct a thorough examination to assess the condition of your teeth and determine the need for crowns or bridges.
Digital imaging
Advanced digital imaging technology will capture detailed images of your oral structures, aiding in precise treatment planning.
Tooth preparation
We’ll prepare the teeth receiving crowns by filing away the outer parts of the tooth to make way for the restoration. Then we’ll take impressions and design your new teeth.
Crown fabrication
We’ll send your impressions to a lab so your restorations can be milled. This process takes a few days, so we’ll schedule another appointment a couple of weeks out to place the crown.
Final placement
Once the permanent restoration is ready, we will securely bond it in place. You’ll be able to head home and begin using it almost immediately!
Maintaining Your Crowns and Bridges
At Hampstead Family Dental, we ensure that your traditional crowns and bridges not only restore your smile but also stand the test of time. Proper care and maintenance are key to prolonging the life of your dental restorations. We recommend sticking to the following tips to keep your restorations around for a long time:
- Brush and Floss Regularly. A regimen of consistent oral hygiene practices, including regular brushing and flossing. This will help prevent plaque buildup around your restorations and protect the health of your natural teeth and gums.
- Schedule Regular Dental Checkups and Cleanings. During these visits, we’ll carefully examine your crowns and bridges, along with your overall oral health, to catch and address any potential issues early on.
- Avoid Doing Things That Could Break Your New Teeth. We also advise against habits that could damage your restorations, such as chewing hard foods, ice, or using your teeth as tools.
We’re always here to address any concerns or questions you may have about your crowns and bridges. Whether it’s guidance on the best cleaning techniques or solutions for any discomfort, our team is committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction and comfort.
With the right care, your traditional crowns and bridges can provide a durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solution for many years!
Book Your Traditional Crown or Bridge Appointment Today!
Embrace the reliability of traditional crowns and bridges at Hampstead Family Dental! Your oral health is our priority, and our skilled team is dedicated to providing efficient and effective solutions for your dental needs. Don’t wait—schedule your appointment today!