Think root canals are the worst? Think again! The idea that root canals are painful or risky is an outdated myth. In reality, a root canal relieves the intense pain caused by an infected tooth. Delaying treatment only prolongs your discomfort and can lead to further complications. Saving your natural tooth with a root canal has numerous benefits. It prevents issues like neighboring teeth shifting, the need for expensive implants or bridges, and even bone loss in your jaw.
Dental fillings and crowns are common treatments used to restore the health and function of damaged teeth. Here's what you need to know: When You Might Need Them: Fillings repair cavities caused by tooth decay, while crowns cover and protect significantly damaged or chipped teeth. The Process: Getting a filling is typically a single-visit procedure. Crowns usually require two or three visits. In the first appointment, your dentist will prepare your tooth and take impressions for the dental lab to create your custom crown. A temporary crown will protect your tooth in the meantime. During the final visit, the permanent crown will be fitted and secured in place. Comfort and Benefits: Your dentist will use an anesthetic to numb the area, making the procedures comfortable. Both fillings and crowns restore your tooth's structure, prevent further damage, and enhance your smile and bite.
Crowns can be used to create a lifelike replacement for a missing tooth through a process called bridgework. This involves preparing two healthy teeth on either side of the gap to receive crowns. These crowned teeth become the anchors, or "abutments", for the bridge.
If you have multiple missing teeth, a longer bridge with more pontics and additional abutment teeth may be necessary. Your dentist will assess the number of missing teeth, the health of potential abutment teeth, and the location of the gap to design a custom bridge that provides both strength and a natural appearance. Please see each type of crown listed below
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