Watson Dental Care

Crowns

A dental crown is a simple procedure that places a tooth-shaped “cap” over a malformed or broken tooth to restore its strength and appearance. Crowns are made from a variety of materials including ceramic, metals and porcelain composites.

Even though they can greatly improve the appearance of teeth, crowns are used for more than just cosmetic reasons. They can be used to salvage a tooth that has been badly damaged, can support and protect weak teeth, and can also be used to anchor other dental appliances by providing the necessary framework to secure bridges or dentures.

Bridges

Simply put, a dental bridge is just what it sounds like, a grouping of artificial teeth that are connected onto surrounding existing teeth for support. They are most commonly used when a tooth is missing or is too structurally damaged to use a crown or implant. Bridges can ultimately help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviate the stress in your bite caused by missing or damaged teeth.

There are many different materials and types of bridges available for discussion. Take for example a removable bridge, otherwise known as a partial denture, a fixed bridge that can only be removed by a dentist, or an implant bridge which attaches artificial teeth directly to the jaw or under the gum tissue. Each material and style of bridge has its pros and cons and will need to be discussed in further detail with Dr. Watson.