Crowns and Bridges
Your oral care can’t be maintained with regular brushing and flossing. Of course, a regular routine can prevent many different types of problems, but every now and then, it’s time to see a professional.
If you’re experiencing a toothache or missing tooth, we have a solution for you.
Crowns and bridges are among the most common services we offer for tooth repair and replacement, giving you the confidence to flash that radiant smile of yours.
The incredible team at University Smiles Lebanon in Lebanon, IL, is proud to serve the local community with quality dental care services and top-notch crown and bridge services so that you can get back to smiling and living your best life.
What is a Crown?
A crown is a cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth. It’s like a protective helmet (or crown, of course!) for your tooth, restoring its shape, size, and strength.
Crowns are often used for teeth with large cavities, cracked or chipped teeth, or teeth that have undergone root canal treatment.
A crown can sometimes be used when replacing teeth but is most commonly used to repair damaged teeth. Wherever possible, we want to keep as much of your original tooth as possible.
What is a Bridge?
A bridge is a dental restoration that replaces a missing tooth or teeth. It’s anchored by the teeth on either side of the gap, creating a bridge-like structure.
Bridges often fill gaps caused by missing teeth, improving your smile and bite.
Multiple teeth can be missing all at once, so we try to use the remaining teeth as “anchors” to create the bridge over the gaps. Depending on the space and surrounding area, we may need to do some prep work.
Why Choose Crowns or Bridges?
Both crowns and bridges help to repair damaged teeth or replace existing ones. They form a protective barrier against bacteria when your current oral structure is weakened.
Crowns and bridges can help:
- Restore Your Smile: Crowns and bridges can help restore your smile’s appearance, giving you back your confidence.
- Improve Function: They can help you chew and speak more comfortably.
- Prevent Further Damage: Restoring a damaged tooth can prevent the problem from worsening.
- Enhance Your Bite: Missing teeth can affect your bite, leading to discomfort and jaw pain. Crowns and bridges can help correct these issues.
How it Works
Getting a crown or bridge typically involves a few steps.
Below is the process when you choose the team at University Smiles Lebanon in Lebanon, IL,
- Consultation: We will assess your oral health and discuss your options.
- Preparation: During this stage, the dentist will prepare the affected tooth or teeth by removing any decay or damaged tissue.
- Impression: An impression of your teeth will be taken to create the crown or bridge.
- Temporary Restoration: A temporary crown or bridge may be placed while your permanent restoration is made.
- Placement of the Permanent Restoration: The final crown or bridge will be fitted and cemented into place.
Crowns and bridges are permanent solutions, but they require some maintenance. We will provide you with customized and detailed aftercare instructions.
You will continue brushing and flossing regularly, just as before. During your healing period, stay away from harder foods if you’ve had extensive work done.
It’s best to avoid tough foods and candies altogether.
Make sure to give us a call if anything is causing you discomfort!
Your Trusted Dental Care Clinic
Crowns and bridges can be a great way to restore what was once a beautiful smile. They give you the confidence to live your life to the fullest every day.
These are just some of the services that we offer. No matter the situation, we have a solution for you.
We look forward to helping you in your journey towards a more radiant smile.
During your next appointment with the professional team at University Smiles Lebanon in Lebanon, IL, you can rest assured that you are receiving the best possible care and guidance that you and your family deserve.
