When simple fillings aren’t enough to address signs of tooth decay, then restoration may be needed to correct the issue. For families within our local community, our team at Bluejay Family Dental provides restorative options for those with multiple missing or decaying teeth through crowns and bridges. Both of these restorations have their own unique uses and are both effective forms of restorations that can replace missing teeth within just one procedure. Our goal is to help you get the most out of your dental care, and because of this, we can provide these options so you can fully experience a healthier, more cheerful smile.
Understanding How Crowns and Bridges Work
Our dentists may recommend crowns or bridges to help prevent further damage from a severely cracked tooth, address a large cavity that a filling cannot, and help restore broken and fractured teeth from the effects of cavities and severe tooth decay. Through us, you can receive multiple options for both crowns and bridges, as these two restoration types work hand in hand to give you a better experience all around with your oral health. These options include:
- Crowns: Crowns are a relatively common way to replace a single damaged tooth, acting as a cap on top of the natural tooth to help protect the natural tooth from bacteria and food particles causing potential decay or infections. With crowns, patients can choose from multiple material types, including metal, ceramic, porcelain, or a hybrid of materials, to gain the most out of their restoration. Crowns work to restore the function of your teeth and help enhance your smile’s natural appearance.
- Bridges: Bridges are a restoration type that works with crowns or implants, acting as a literal bridge between both the artificial and natural teeth. Bridges work through a collection of abutments and pontics to restore dental function and act as a support system to help replace multiple missing teeth at once. Similarly, bridges can be offered in multiple styles, all of which depend on the person’s current dental health and tooth structure to be properly placed.
For our restorations, our practice works with local and national dental laboratories that handcraft each restoration according to our patient’s needs. Through consultation with us, we can help you decide on the materials, design, and overall feel of your new crowns or bridges that are affordable to your budget.
Choose Us For Your Crown and Bridge Restoration
Crowns and bridges are a great choice for those suffering from complex tooth trauma and have multiple missing teeth impacting their smile. Both of these options are available to our patients in Council Bluffs, IA, and each restoration will be observed and directed under the expertise of Dr. Steven Fidone. Through a consultation with our dentists, our team will take extra care and consideration to your oral health and provide you with a restoration that gives you a healthy smile that will last. Contact us today to get started!