Are you looking to improve your oral health, the overall function of your teeth by replacing missing teeth? Many people don’t realize that neglecting to repair missing or damaged teeth and gums can have serious negative effects on your appearance and oral health. Moreover, dental crowns and bridges in Dallas help repair problems and prevent damage to your teeth and improve your oral health. This is a big part of prosthodontic.
What Does Prosthodontics Mean?
Prosthodontics or prosthetic dentistry is an division of dentistry that focuses on the aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth to their proper form and function. Plus, we offer a wide range of prosthodontic treatments, mainly crowns and bridges. However, these focus on oral rehabilitation and treat numerous conditions such as:
TMJ/TMD
Traumatic injuries to the mouth’s structures
Congenital or birth anomalies to teeth
Snoring and other sleep disorders
Oral cancer reconstruction
Crowns
Crowns improve your tooth’s shape and strengthen your teeth. Most often for teeth that are broken or worn, crowns act as a “cap” that cements around the tooth. The crown then acts a new outer surface, protecting the tooth from further damage. However, crowns are either either porcelain or metal, with porcelain being preferred for its strength and tooth-like appearance.
Bridges
Bridges are commonly used to replace any missing teeth you may have. Also, they also help maintain the shape of your face and alleviate stress on your bite. Furthermore, bridges literally bridge the gap where a tooth is missing by bonding an artificial tooth to the surrounding teeth. Bridges can utilize gold, alloys, or porcelain, and can look just like normal teeth. Plus, they are a great option if you are missing a tooth and looking to fill the gap in your smile.
