Crowns & Bridges
Asheboro, NC
Crowns
Crowns are used to restore severely damaged teeth due to fracture or decay. After the tooth surface is cleaned and prepared, the crown is placed to cover the remainder of the tooth. The crown strengthens the tooth structure and helps prevent future decay. Crowns also improve the tooth's look, shape, and alignment.
Today's crowns are stronger and more beautiful than ever, including all porcelain, zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Some (CEREC) can even be made and delivered in a single visit! Crowns are used to:| • |
Restore a fractured tooth
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Restore a tooth severely damaged by decay
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Protect a tooth from fracture
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Cover a discolored or unattractive tooth
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Cover a dental implant
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Anchor a bridge |
Dental Bridges
Bridges are used to replace a missing tooth in both a cosmetic and functional fashion. A bridge structure is one or more artificial teeth anchored in place by natural teeth, crowns, or implants, on each side of the bridge. Using a bridge to fill the gap from missing teeth helps restore proper bite and prevent teeth from shifting to fill the gap (which may lead to additional bite and jaw joint issues). Bridges can be constructed from gold, porcelain and metal, or all ceramic. Ceramic bridge color is made to match your natural tooth color. Material choice will depend on structural requirements, wear, and esthetics.
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Replace missing teeth
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Prevent teeth from shifting
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Correct bite issues due to missing teeth
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Help prevent jaw joint problems from altered bite
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Improve appearance (cosmetic reasons) |
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