If you have a chipped tooth, broken tooth, cracked tooth, or any missing teeth, Dr. Teichmiller and her team at Decatur Smiles can help repair your smile with dental crowns and bridges. We want you to look your best, so call us for restorative dentistry today!
Dental Crowns and Dental Bridge Treatment for Decatur, Moulton, and Hartselle, AL
Dental crowns are fitted onto teeth that are cracked, damaged, or decayed. A dental crown is a custom-made tooth cap that covers the visible portion of the original tooth. We can create teeth crowns with porcelain, gold, or a combination of the two, depending on your needs. Dental crowns are an ideal solution for repairing broken teeth that may otherwise need to be removed.
Porcelain Dental Crowns
Dental crowns can change the color, shape, and alignment of your natural teeth. Most importantly, they will increase their strength and functionality. You can enjoy a reliable and vibrant smile when you choose porcelain crowns at Decatur Smiles in Decatur, AL, also serving Hartselle and Moulton.
Dental bridges are used to fill the space where teeth have fallen out or have been extracted. A dental bridge includes two dental crowns and a replacement tooth—also known as a pontic. Each tooth crown is placed on a healthy tooth adjacent to the gap to hold the pontic in place.
A dental bridge can keep your smile healthy and beautiful. When missing teeth are not replaced, the patient may experience:
- Shifting and changing teeth, resulting in a crooked smile.
- Malocclusion (dysfunctional bite).
- Jaw pain.
- Gum disease.
Your custom-made dental bridge can safeguard the integrity of your smile for ten years or longer.
Placement of Dental Crowns and Bridges
Before placing a tooth crown or dental bridge, your Decatur dentist will prepare the teeth. The teeth receiving dental crowns should be filed down slightly to make space for the new restorations.
After preparing the tooth for the tooth crown, Dr. Teichmiller will take impressions of your teeth and send them to a dental lab. This lab will design and manufacture porcelain crowns or dental bridge that fit in seamlessly with your smile.
Dr. Teichmiller can provide you with a temporary teeth crowns or a dental bridge so that you can enjoy a perfect smile while you wait for your permanent restoration.
Caring for your Dental Work
Carefully brush and floss your porcelain crowns or dental bridge every day. Avoid grinding or clenching the jaw, as these habits may shorten the life of your dental work. Use caution when biting into brittle or hard foods.
Repair Your Smile With Dental Crowns at Decatur Smiles
When you come to see us for dental crowns or a dental bridge, you can rest assured that you will receive exactly what you want and need. We will always listen to you and create the restorations that suit you perfectly. Call Decatur Smiles to schedule your consultation today!