Some of the two most popular procedures available at your dentist's office have a lot in common between them, namely their ability to dramatically improve your smile. Whether you have a tooth that's been injured or is missing crowns and bridges can help restore them. To learn much more get in contact with Dr. JW Valentine of Eagle Creek Dentistry in Naples, FL.
Protecting and Restoring Your Smile
The primary role of dental crowns is typically to protect your tooth, something which can be necessary when teeth become damaged. They are made either from a variety of metals and also tooth-colored materials.
Injury is one of the ways this happens, when you lose a portion of your tooth it must then be protected from future harm, usually with a crown.
Dental decay is another way you can damage your tooth. The bacteria that live in plaque can wear away the protective enamel and thus lead to cavities. Depends how long these go untreated they can become very deep and a traditional filling may not be enough, so a crown could be recommended.
When decay is severe enough to cause pain and to threaten the overall health of the tooth then your dentist may perform a root canal. The tooth-saving procedure requires the removal of the substantial structure from your tooth so it may need a crown after.
A root canal can save a tooth but this isn't always possible, as there are other reasons why you can lose a tooth. Restoring it is very important, beyond the obvious aesthetic reasons. Without that tooth in its place, the rest can shift and this can often lead to spacing issues, which can alter your bite and cause wear where there was none, and can also create hard-to-clean places, which only serve to invite decay.
A dental bridge can make that gap in your smile disappear. They use your healthy teeth to anchor the replacement tooth.
Crowns and Bridges in Naples, FL
Whether you have teeth that are misshapen or injured, or you are missing some teeth, dental crowns and bridges can rejuvenate your smile, returning to it not only its appearance but also its very important function. Whatever your needs make an appointment today with Dr. Valentine of Eagle Creek Dentistry in Naples, FL, by dialing (239) 417-6453.