What are Bridges and Crowns?
You may have heard of these common dental procedures before, but what exactly are they and what is the difference?
Bridges
Bridges can solve the issue of missing teeth. Similar to dentures, bridges replace gaps in your smile with artificial teeth. Bridges can be made from a variety of materials including porcelain, gold, and alloys.
Bridges can be removable or fixed. Removable bridges can be taken out and cleaned by patients, whereas fixed bridges have to be removed by a dentist. Bridges can be implanted to the jaw or under the gums. With so many options, it is important to consult with your dentist about which type of bridge is best for you.
You should always keep your current teeth healthy and strong, but a bridge can help if you do lose teeth. Contact us today at (760) 721-8888 to discuss which bridge might be right for you.
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Here at Oceanside Family Dental Care, we are proud to offer porcelain crowns and caps for our patients. Getting porcelain crowns is the best way to have a very natural looking smile. They are used when simply filling in a tooth is not an option because the decay is bad enough that a crown is required. We use them with severely damaged teeth or teeth that have already had multiple fillings.
Porcelain crowns are attached right to your teeth so that they can function, even when you bite something really hard! There are several types of crowns so it is important to discuss which type is best for you with your dentist.
It is also very important to use a dentist who is skilled in porcelain crowns so that you have the best chance to have a natural smile. Our dentists work hard to ensure that our patients have a smile that they can be proud of!
If you have any questions about porcelain crowns or would like to be seen, feel free to contact us today at (760) 721-8888. We are ready to provide you the highest quality dental bridges and crowns.