When you have a tooth that is damaged, diseased, weakened, or giving you pain, there are a number of possible solutions. The one that is best for you will depend on your specific diagnosis. But here are some of the most commonly used at Bella Smile.
Dental crowns are synthetic teeth that fit over a part of the affected tooth that can still be saved. The tooth is filed down using a dental drill, cleaned thoroughly then fitted with a crown that looks like the other healthy teeth that surround it. Dental crowns are custom-made to be the same shape and color of your other teeth.
Dental Bridges
If the bad tooth is so far gone that it can’t be saved, your dentist may recommend extraction. This is when the tooth is pulled out. Once a tooth is removed from your mouth, it cannot be put back into place. So another solution is required. The gap that is left behind can sometimes be filled with a dental bridge. These are devices that suspend a custom-crafted artificial tooth in a newly-empty space. Dental bridges are attached to the tooth on either side of them. Removable bridges sometimes use wires while permanent bridges are glued into place.
Dental Implants
Another option is to fill the space used by the missing tooth with a dental implant. These are artificial teeth that are actually secured directly to the gum line using hygienic dental screws. Dental implants offer a permanent solution but they tend to cost a little more than bridges and crowns.
Dental bridges, crowns, and implants are just some of the solutions Bella Smile offers its patients with diseased, damaged, or missing teeth. All of these can restore your smile and make it unnoticeable to others that anything is different. To find out more, call us today to make an appointment with one of our dental professionals. We can restore your healthy, happy smile.