Crowns and Bridges
Recently undergone a root canal? Have an underbite, overbite or tilting tooth that needs correcting?
A dental crown is a complete covering for an existing tooth made from porcelain ceramic or a mic or porcelain and metal. It can rebuild, brace and cap a decayed, weakened, cracked or broken-down tooth, to make it stronger and longer-lasting.
Crowns: why they matter:
Crowns are recommended following root canal therapy, as root canal teeth may become more fragile and in need of protection long-term. Dental crown treatments give a weak tooth its strength back so it can continue doing the job it is supposed to do without risk of it becoming further damaged.
A dental bridge is a prosthetic option used to fill a gap created by one or more missing teeth. It is cemented onto existing teeth either side of a gap/missing tooth.
Dental bridges: why they matter:
Bridging the gap to create a full and natural-looking smile, when a bridge is in place it is often hard to tell which tooth is missing. It is a permanent treatment option – non-removable and provides both cosmetic and functional benefits that help improve your biting function and face appearance.
What to expect:
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Meet and greet
We’ll get to know you as the patient and get up to speed on any relevant medical information.
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Examination
Here we’ll check inside the mouth and out (looking for any signs of decay, gum disease, lumps, bumps or growth, cracks, cavities, potential conditions that may flare undiagnosed issues).
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Crown or Dental Bridge Recommendation
By identifying the root cause of your weakened tooth, we’ll provide a recommendation for either a Crown or Root Canal and the suggested type of coverage based on your unique health goals.
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Oral hygiene tips + digital scans if required
You’ll walk away with an understanding on the next steps and an overview of the results of any photographs, digital colour model scans, or digital X-rays undertaken.