Should you just extract a damaged tooth?
Absolutely not! There's no substitute for the unique combination of look, feel, and function that a natural tooth provides. When a tooth is lost, the jaw bone and gum tissue naturally start to recede. This not only ages your facial appearance but also makes biting and chewing more challenging. In essence, the key is to hold onto your natural teeth for as long as possible. They contribute not just to your smile but to the overall well-being of your oral health.
Bridges Fill-In Spaces
If you have lost one or more adjoining teeth, don't despair. Our cosmetic dentist in Waterford, MI at Crescent Lake Dental Care can fill that gap with fixed bridgework.
Bridges are comprised of artificial teeth, or pontics, attached to neighboring natural teeth (abutments) via dental crowns. As with the crown procedure, Crescent Lake Dental Care does a comprehensive oral exam and takes impressions. His treatment plan tells the lab precisely how to make the bridgework.
Because the appliance involves crowns, the dentist prepares the abutment teeth by removing some enamel. This process ensures the bridgework will be properly supported and stay in place for its expected lifespan of ten years (according to the Cleveland Clinic).
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THE RIGHT CROWNS AND BRIDGES PROVIDE JUST THAT. IF YOUR SMILE NEEDS A LITTLE REVISION, CONTACT YOUR WATERFORD, MI DENTIST, CRESCENT LAKE DENTAL CARE FOR A CONSULTATION AT
(248) 682-9331.