If you have injured or lost one of your pearly whites, our team can create a treatment plan that can correct this problem and renew your confidence. Dental crowns and bridges are a common way to restore your smile if your tooth has been chipped, cracked, or lost from an injury or disease. In today’s blog, the team at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, is here to explain how these restorations can be done in one day!
Reasons You May Need This Treatment
Restorative treatments are done to help recover your tooth after an injury or other oral health problem. Common injuries like chips, cracks, or fractures, may need to be treated with the help of a dental crown. This cap will go over the top of your tooth to protect it from further damage or infections. These can also be used after a root canal to better support the structure and improve your ability to chew. A dental bridge may be used to replace up to three missing teeth in a row. If you have a gap in your smile due to tooth loss, this is a secure option that can blend in with your smile and improve it’s functions.
Creating A Custom Dental Crown
When you come in for your dental crown, your dentist will thoroughly examine the area and take a look at the injury. This restoration can help repair many types of damage, but if the injury is more severe, other options like tooth extraction may be recommended instead. An impression will be made to create the cap, and these measurements are sent to an in-office manufacturing machine. In the past, it could take a few appointments to measure for the restoration and create the piece. The new advanced CEREC technology allows this process to be faster and more efficient, so you can spend less time at the dentist.
A Bridge Can Complete Your Smile
You may also be able to receive your dental bridge in a same-day appointment. First, you will have a consultation with your dentist to ensure this is the right option for your needs. Some patients may have more significant forms of tooth loss or do not have healthy teeth that can support the bridge. In these cases, other replacement options like dentures or dental implants may be necessary instead. If you are approved for a bridge, measurements will be taken of your smile to create false teeth. It will be made of materials like porcelain or zirconia which are long lasting and look natural.
Questions About Restorations? Ask Our Team!
We are here to help restore your smile and your confidence. You can call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, today at (307) 672-7567 to schedule an appointment with us.
