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Fixed Teeth: Rediscover Your Confident Smile with Crowns & Bridges
Are you experiencing gaps in your smile, weakened teeth, or difficulty chewing your favorite foods?
Don't let missing or damaged teeth hold you back from living life to the fullest. Our Fixed Teeth solutions, utilizing state-of-the-art Dental Crowns and Bridges, offer a durable, aesthetic, and permanent way to restore the beauty and function of your natural smile. Say goodbye to the inconveniences of removable dentures and hello to lasting comfort and confidence!
What are Dental Crowns & Bridges?
1. Dental Crowns (Caps): A dental crown is a custom-made, tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over an entire tooth, right down to the gum line. It's designed to restore a tooth's strength, shape, size, and appearance.
- When are Crowns used?
- To protect a weak tooth from breaking or to hold parts of a cracked tooth together.
- To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
- To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't much tooth structure left.
- To cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth.
- To cover a dental implant.
- To attach a bridge.
2. Dental Bridges: A dental bridge literally "bridges the gap" created by one or more missing teeth. It typically consists of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap (called abutment teeth) and a false tooth or teeth in between (pontics).
- When are Bridges used?
- To replace one or more missing teeth.
- To prevent remaining teeth from shifting into the empty space, which can lead to bite problems and jaw issues.
- To restore chewing and speaking ability.
- To maintain facial shape by supporting the lips and cheeks.
Why Choose Fixed Teeth (Crowns & Bridges)?
Opting for crowns and bridges provides numerous benefits that significantly improve your oral health and quality of life:
- 🦷 Restore Natural Function: Regain the ability to chew, speak, and bite with confidence and comfort, just like with natural teeth.
- ✨ Enhance Aesthetics: Custom-designed to match the color, shape, and size of your existing teeth, ensuring a seamless and beautiful smile.
- 💪 Superior Durability: Crafted from high-quality, long-lasting materials, our crowns and bridges are designed to withstand daily wear and tear for many years.
- 🔒 Unmatched Comfort & Stability: Fixed in place, they feel like your natural teeth – no slipping, irritation, or need for daily removal.
- ป้องกัน Prevent Tooth Shifting: Bridges specifically prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into the gap left by missing teeth, maintaining your overall bite and jaw alignment.
- 🌿 Improve Oral Health: By filling gaps, bridges help protect remaining teeth and gums from potential issues like gum disease and further tooth decay.
- Boost Confidence: A complete, healthy-looking smile can dramatically improve your self-esteem and willingness to interact socially.
Materials We Offer
We use a range of advanced materials to create crowns and bridges that are both strong and aesthetically pleasing:
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM): Offers a strong bond to metal for durability and a porcelain exterior for a natural look. A traditional, reliable choice.
- All-Ceramic/Porcelain: Ideal for front teeth due to their excellent translucency and highly natural appearance, blending seamlessly with surrounding teeth.
- Zirconia: Known for its exceptional strength, durability, and natural white appearance, making it an excellent choice for both front and back teeth.
- Gold Alloys: Highly durable and biocompatible, often chosen for back teeth where strength and resistance to wear are paramount.
Your dentist will discuss the best material option for your specific needs, considering factors like aesthetics, bite forces, and budget.
The Treatment Process
The placement of crowns and bridges typically involves a few visits:
- Consultation & Planning: A thorough examination, X-rays, and discussion of your smile goals to determine the best treatment plan.
- Tooth Preparation: The damaged tooth (for a crown) or adjacent teeth (for a bridge) are carefully reshaped to create space for the restoration.
- Impressions: Accurate impressions of your teeth are taken and sent to a dental lab where your custom crown or bridge will be fabricated. A temporary restoration will be placed to protect your prepared tooth/teeth.
- Final Placement: Once your permanent crown or bridge arrives, the temporary is removed, and the new restoration is meticulously fitted, adjusted, and permanently bonded into place.
Care & Maintenance
Caring for your fixed teeth is similar to caring for your natural teeth. With proper hygiene, your crowns and bridges can last 10-15 years or even longer!
- Brush & Floss Regularly: Maintain excellent daily oral hygiene, paying special attention to the margins around your crowns and under your bridges.
- Regular Dental Check-ups: Visit your dentist for routine cleanings and examinations to monitor the health of your fixed teeth and overall oral health.
- Avoid Hard Foods: Be cautious with extremely hard or sticky foods that could potentially damage your restorations.
- Address Grinding: If you clench or grind your teeth (bruxism), a nightguard may be recommended to protect your crowns and bridges.
Ready to Transform Your Smile?
Don't let damaged or missing teeth dim your light any longer. Our skilled dental team is dedicated to providing personalized care and creating beautiful, lasting results with Fixed Teeth solutions.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how dental crowns and bridges can restore your smile, confidence, and quality of life!
