When a tooth requires repair, or replacement, we may recommend a crown or a dental bridge. At one time, placement meant two to three visits. But we can now provide these in only one visit! In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist talks about our same-day dental crowns and bridges, and how we ensure they look natural!
When You Need a Crown
A dental crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, everything above the gum line. Which means we can address cosmetic and restorative concerns, improving the health, function, and beauty of your smile. A dental restoration could be used to treat tooth decay too severe for a simple dental filling. If you have an infected tooth, a restoration could be the last step in the root canal procedure. When a tooth is damaged, including chips, cracks, and serious breakage, we could repair it. They also help correct bite imbalance and improve chewing function too. As we will discuss further on, they can also help address tooth loss by supporting a dental prosthetic!
When Smiles Need a Tooth Replacement
A dental bridge can address one missing tooth, or up to three in a row. They’re called bridges because they bridge this gap, consisting of new teeth with crowns on either end, which are placed on natural teeth to keep the new ones firmly in place. You need a prosthetic to avoid the complications of tooth loss, which could include trouble eating, difficulty speaking, and embarrassment regarding your appearance. We craft them from porcelain, which can be shaded to blend with your smile and offer a lifelike appearance, in addition to a durable chewing surface.
The Same-Day Process
How do we create and secure a restoration or bridge in the same visit? We start by numbing your teeth to keep you comfortable as we remove structure from one to make room for a restoration, or the one on each side of the gap to prepare the smile for a prosthetic. We then take detailed digital images of these areas and use them to design the restoration. The information is then uploaded into an onsite milling machine, which crafts the finished product from a solid block of porcelain, which is then shaded to blend with your smile. Finally, we check the appearance and make final adjustments before we attach the crown or prosthetic with a powerful bonding agent.
If you have any questions about our same-day dental restoration and prosthetics, then contact our team today to learn more.
Speak With Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Custom Restorations
We want to make sure you can enjoy good oral health and smile with confidence. To find out how we repair teeth or replace them in only one visit, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
