How Are Canker Sores Treated?
Canker sores can be painful, and while most of us don’t have them too often, others can experience canker pain regularly. Here’s why cankers happen and what we can do to help you find relief.
What Are Common Teeth Replacement Options?
When it comes to your teeth, you may have a lot of questions about what replacement option is right for you or a loved one. As your Waterford dentist, Marvin Taylor, DDS, wants you to know what’s available so you can make the best decision. Dental implants and dental crowns are different just like dental bridges and dentures are different. To learn more about each option, keep reading.
CLASSIC DENTAL CROWNS
A dental crown is a piece that fits over your tooth. Dental crowns work to restore your smile from complete tooth loss or to protect a tooth from further decay.
If you have a tooth that’s been weakened from some form of trauma or decay, a dental crown might be right for you. Crowns tend to be the popular option when one tooth is the concern, separate from the rest of the teeth in your mouth. Crowns are not a tooth replacement, though. They act as a cap that goes over your natural tooth or dental implant.
As your Naples dentist’s office, we’ll make sure your crown fits perfectly so that you can continue chewing, smiling, and living without a tooth concern.
DON’T BE AFRAID OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. If you’re missing one or multiple teeth, we may recommend a dental implant for you.
A dental crown will often be put over your dental implant because the implant is made of a stronger material than the crown (usually titanium.) Most implants are not as visually appealing as crowns so crowns create flexibility for personal preferences. This helps give your smile longevity, added protection from typical wear and tear damages, and customization.
Dental implants are securely sealed into your mouth though through a process called osseointegration. This process can take a few months, but it’s to ensure that your tooth implant is fused with your jawbone to give you the most natural effect.
DENTAL BRIDGES HELP BRIDGE THE GAP
When missing one tooth that has healthy teeth or implants on its side, we may suggest something like a dental bridge.
A dental bridge doesn’t require an implant to be set if you have what’s commonly called a “gap” in your smile (where you have good teeth on the side of your missing tooth.) Dental bridges work to fill that gap by connecting a bridge piece that uses your good teeth as holders. The procedure will require us to shave down your side teeth a little so that we can fit the bridge over them and still give you mouth a natural look.
But if you’re trying to avoid a dental implant, a dental bridge might be the right option for you.
WHEN IS IT TIME FOR DENTURES?
Whether you’ve seen them on TV or have a loved one with them, you’re probably familiar with dentures. Dentures work as replacement teeth. They’re often used when too many teeth in your mouth have gone bad from tooth decay, gum disease, or if there was a bad accident and you’re in need of a new smile.
Did you know that not all denture options mean you have to get an entirely new smile though? As your Waterford dentist, we offer partial denture options too that can be used to replace the top or bottom half of your mouth if needed. Dentures work just like teeth and you still need to brush and floss them regularly.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TEETH REPLACEMENT OPTIONS?
If you’re thinking about dental implants, dentures, dental bridges, or a crown, feel free to request an appointment online or by phone at (248) 681-8100. We’re here to chat with you about each option and explain their processes. As your Waterford, MI dentist, Marvin Taylor, DDS and his team can’t wait to help you smile more.
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