| Wouldn't you like to feel the invigorating sense of confidence made possible by a sensational smile? If you have missing or damaged teeth, crowns, bridges and inlays/onlays may help you restore your smile and give you back your confidence.
Crowns
Crowns are a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused through accidents, diseases or wear and tear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. Material used in these repairs is either high-grade porcelain, or porcelain bonded to gold, which is strong enough to treat the most serious of dental problems, or all porcelain. Porcelain crowns, which absorb the light, tend to look exceptionally natural.
Bridges
A bridge is a restoration which is used to replace missing teeth. Bridges are either permanently attached (fixed bridges), or they can be removable.
Fixed bridges are applied by either placing crowns on the solid teeth or by bonding the artificial teeth directly to the teeth. Removable bridges are attached to the teeth with metal, clear or tooth colored clasps or by precision attachments.
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may be aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. Your teeth work together for many daily functions from eating to speaking. With missing teeth, it's difficult to do these things. Missing teeth can and should be replaced. Fixed bridges are a great way to restore your dental health and appearance.
Inlay/Onlays
When over 1/2 of the tooth’s biting surface is damaged a dentist will often use an inlay. Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, gold, or composite resin. These restorations are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An inlay, which is similar to a filling, is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth; an onlay is a more substantial reconstruction, similar to the inlay but extending out over one or more of the cusps of the tooth. Traditionally, gold has been the material of choice for inlays and onlays. In more recent years, however, porcelain has become increasingly popular due to its strength and color, which can potentially match the natural color of your teeth, making the restoration invisible to the naked eye.
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