Sometimes tooth decay becomes a little too advanced for fillings to fix. Often, missing teeth make it hard to chew, and leave our gums vulnerable to infection.
Fortunately, Dr. Alexander offers dental crowns and bridges, giving you strong, beautiful solutions for incomplete or damaged smiles. Keep reading to discover how these treatments can help restore and support your smile.
Why You Will Love Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are staples in the modern field of dentistry. If you are looking for a fresh start for a tooth or your entire smile, our restorations can help:
Treat Dental Pain
Oral health issues can quickly disrupt your daily life if left untreated. Chronic dental pain and discomfort can make it difficult to socialize with friends, excel at work, and go about your day-to-day responsibilities.
Dental bridges and crowns cover and protect the vulnerable areas of your smile that are prone to pain. Our office uses a specialized lab to ensure the bridges and crowns match the exact look of your teeth. It will feel and look like the dental damage never happened!
Experience Cosmetic Revitalization
Crowns and bridges can restore teeth that are chipped, stained, or damaged. Often, dental damage affects the strength and appearance of your tooth. With restorations like crowns and bridges, we can resolve both of those issues with a single treatment!
We are here to give you a smile that you want to show off! With over 30 years of experience under our belt, you can trust that you’re in good hands.
Reduce Dental Plaque and Infection
Dental crowns and bridges mitigate any additional damage through expert placement of durable materials that are crafted to fit you. For those with missing teeth, dental implants can anchor bridges and crowns in place in a way that integrates into the rest of your mouth.
Dr. Alexander and our team recommend treating dental damage as soon as possible. When dental damage such as missing or damaged teeth goes untreated, gum and/or tooth infection often develops in its place. This condition leads to additional treatment costs and irreversible damage.
Dental Bridges
If you have multiple missing teeth that need replacement, dental bridges may be the right answer for you. Dental bridges are built with a replacement tooth in the middle, connected to dental crowns on either side, creating a cost-effective smile with minimal dental work.
You will never have to worry about removing dental bridges from your mouth. They always stay in place, the same way natural teeth do. Dental bridges look amazing, just like natural teeth, and are a long-lasting solution.
How Do Dental Bridges Work?
Dental bridges are made by placing porcelain crowns on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap. Artificial teeth are then created, and the supporting crowns and replacement teeth are made into one single piece—the bridge. The crowns are then bonded to natural teeth on either side of the gap to keep the replacement teeth in place, restoring a functional bite.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are porcelain-based dental restorations that act as substitute shells for your teeth. For those who are missing a single tooth, dental crowns often act as a quick fix. These crowns are manufactured in a lab, and hand-crafted to match the bite and color of your teeth!
Dental crowns repair damaged teeth from cavities or tooth injuries. We also recommend dental crowns for those who want to improve the appearance of teeth, whether they are misshapen or discolored.
How Do Dental Crowns Work?
The procedure for the placement of dental crowns is simple:
- Initial visit: If a crown is deemed the best treatment, the tooth is prepared. We will remove any unnecessary decay to prepare the tooth for treatment.
- Temporary placement: You may be given a temporary crown to wear while the dental crown is manufactured in the lab.
- Crown placement: When your permanent crown is ready, you will return to the office. Dr. Alexander will permanently cement the dental crown into place.
- Aftercare: Dr. Alexander will walk you through how to properly care for your crowns. With your dental crown, your proper health and strength will be restored.
The Beauty of Porcelain
Dr. Alexander provides porcelain crowns and bridges. Porcelain crowns are a beautiful shade of white that will match the rest of your teeth. In addition to being the most natural-looking, porcelain crowns are also particularly durable and strong. Porcelain is commonly accepted as one of the strongest dental materials in the market.
Strong Solutions for Missing or Cracked Teeth
To fortify and restore your teeth with reliable dental bridges and dental crowns, set up an appointment with ALEXANDER DENTISTRY today. A visit to Dr. Alexander, based in Mountain Brook, Alabama, will help you determine if porcelain crowns or bridges are best for you.