Crowns & bridges are common for many people and help restore their mouth after tooth damage. Sometimes referred to as dental prosthetics, crowns & bridges are best suited for slightly different situations, though both serve the same goal of helping supplement your smile and function after tooth damage.
Crowns are a type of dental prosthetic that adheres to a damaged tooth to make it more functional and visually appealing. A crown usually covers a single damaged tooth and is permanently installed into the mouth. It can be used in a variety of circumstances, including after root canal therapy, to restore a cracked tooth, to strengthen a tooth susceptible to damage, and more.
Bridges differ somewhat from crowns but serve a similar purpose. Their primary goal is to increase the functionality of your teeth and to add visual appeal, but bridges fill in for missing teeth, whereas crowns adhere to a single damaged tooth. In the case of a bridge, if the teeth surrounding the gap in your mouth are strong and healthy, a false tooth can be attached to them to fill the neighboring gap.
If you’re still unsure which is right for you, don’t worry. Schedule an appointment with us, and our skilled team at the office of Kenneth R. Russell DDS can evaluate your mouth and decide on a plan for you. Both crowns & bridges are installed permanently and are cared for like your natural teeth, so rest assured that whichever option is best for you is a long-term investment in your dental health. Call us today for gentle dentistry that utilizes modern dentistry technology and techniques.