Bridges and Dental Crowns in Lethbridge

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At Integrity Dental, we take pride in providing quality cosmetic dentistry services that restore your smile and enhance your dental health. Our cosmetic dentistry solutions include dental bridges and dental crowns in Lethbridge. Missing, damaged or discoloured teeth can impact our confidence. Dental crowns and bridges are an excellent choice to deal with these problems.

We offer state-of-the-art treatments that are customized to meet your needs. Our seasoned team has years of experience, which allows us to provide you with long-lasting solutions.

If you'd like to learn more about our dental crowns and bridges, please contact us. Besides that, you can acquire valuable information from our blog.

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What Are Dental Crowns?

 

A dental crown or a 'cap' is used to cover up a natural tooth. You might need a dental crown if:

You've undergone a root canal

Your tooth is fractured

Your tooth has too many fillings

Your tooth is discoloured

 

A dental crown strengthens the damaged tooth while improving its appearance. Would you like to know whether you require a dental crown in Lethbridge? Please contact us today. We can also provide you with general dentistry services.

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What Are Dental Bridges?

 

A dental bridge is used to cover up the gap created by a missing tooth. We attach the dental bridge to the two teeth on both sides of the gap. An artificial tooth might then be placed on the dental bridge. This prevents the adjacent teeth from shifting and causing issues such as TMJ and bad bites.

 

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are a great long-term and durable solution for restoring damaged teeth but also for a range of other dental problems. They are beneficial in the following ways:

Protects a weak tooth

Restores damaged or vulnerable teeth and makes it easy for chewing and normal tooth activity

It helps support a tooth that has a large filling

It helps hold a dental bridge in place

It can be used to make cosmetic modifications

It can be used to cover a dental implant

It can be made to match the colour of your teeth

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Though dental crowns can cost a bit more than other tooth restoration procedures, it is a reliable and more cost efficient than dental implants. Some patients may experience some discomfort, particularly with hot and cold sensitivity or while biting, but these can be remedied by a special toothpaste or a quick visit to the dentist. An allergic reaction to the porcelain or one of the metals used for the crown may rarely occur, or the porcelain may chip or become loose from the tooth, which can be easily refitted and replaced by your dentist.

Please check out our blog for more helpful information on dental crowns, bridges, other dental procedures and maintenance tips for a healthy and beautiful smile! Call us to know more - we’ll be happy to help you!

 

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Difference Between Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges

In simple terms, a dental crown is a false tooth made of porcelain or ceramic custom-made in size, colour, and texture to match the patient's existing teeth. It is generally the preferred solution when an existing tooth is chipped, cracked or broken. On the other hand, a dental bridge is a prosthetic appliance made up of porcelain and fused to some metal to improve the chewing ability and look of the teeth. It is used to treat patients with a missing tooth and comprises false teeth fixed between two crowns that function exactly like natural teeth once they are properly placed into position.

 

Caring for Your Dental Crowns and Bridges

As with any aspect of your health, it is important to take proper care of your crowns and bridges to ensure they look and function as best they can. Maintaining overall healthy surrounding gum and teeth will help you extend the lifespan of your dental crowns and bridges. Check out these tips on how to take care of your crowns and bridges:

Maintain good oral hygiene with regular brushing of the teeth and around the dental crown with a soft-bristled toothbrush and regular rinsing and flossing, preferably after every meal.

Avoid biting hard food like bones with the crowned or bridged tooth.

Regular checkups and oral examinations so that any problems related to the prosthesis can be detected early and treated to avoid any serious and long-term dental issues.

High-quality and properly inserted dental crowns & bridges have a lifespan of about 7 to 10 years, subject to many factors like oral hygiene, the biting and chewing pattern of the patient and the span of bridges, either short or long span. Whatever the case may be, our experienced and compassionate staff in Lethbridge will be there to help you brighten and improve your smile.

When you choose a dental procedure at Integrity Dental, we will make sure to take care of you and your mouth for long-lasting effectiveness. Call us now to book an appointment with our dentists!