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The Importance of Dental Crowns and Bridges

posted: Sep. 22, 2020.


Discover why many smiles can benefit from crowns and bridges. 

If you’re faced with a broken, infected, or missing tooth you must seek immediate care from a qualified dentist. Here in Stamford, CT, our dentist Dr. Himani Mahajan understands how important it is to not only fix your smile but also to provide you with restorations that look just like real teeth. This is where crowns and bridges come in.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown or “cap” is a tooth-shaped covering that fits over the visible part of your tooth to protect it. Our Stamford, CT, dentist provides custom-made dental crowns and bridges to fit each patient’s uniquely shaped smile. To create a crown, this first requires us to take measurements of the tooth (or teeth). Crowns are typically used to:

  • Cover a cracked, broken, or weakened tooth
  • Cover and preserve a tooth after root canal treatment
  • Strengthen a tooth with a large filling that can no longer fully support the tooth
  • Hide cosmetic imperfections such as severe stains or oddly shaped teeth
  • Hold a dental bridge permanently in place
  • Cover a dental implant (when replacing a single missing tooth)

What is a dental bridge?

If you are dealing with tooth loss, then a dental bridge will be just one tooth replacement option to consider. Many people choose to get dental bridges because they can be placed in just two or three appointments and they don’t require invasive procedures or surgery.

A dental bridge is a custom dental prosthetic that uses dental crowns to support one or two false teeth in the middle. The crowns are placed over natural teeth surrounding the gap to fill the gap with custom-made false teeth that mimic the shape, color, and size of the rest of your smile.

You may want to consider a dental bridge if:

  • You are looking for a cost-effective solution for replacing missing teeth
  • You only need to replace one or two teeth in a row
  • You have healthy natural teeth that can support dental crowns and a bridge
  • You are looking for a fast solution to restore your smile

If you need crowns and bridges to restore a damaged smile, our Stamford, CT, dental team is here to help. Call Stamford Smile Arts right away at (203) 348-4145 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Himani Mahajan.

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