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Dental crowns are a type of restorative procedure used when the existing crown of the tooth has been damaged and needs to be reproduced. A crown is a tooth shaped "cap" to replace the structure that was lost, they can also help reduce the chance of a tooth fracturing.

Some circumstances where a crown tends to be a great option include; restoring extensive decay affecting a single tooth or multiple teeth, a cracked or fractured tooth, a tooth which has had a root canal performed, a crown placed on an implant.Crowns are also a great resource for your dentist to help you improve your smile or chewing function.

Bridges are a great option for patients that need to replace missing teeth. A bridge uses the teeth on either side of the missing tooth as support posts, to allow a tooth to be made in between. The dentist prepares the surrounding teeth as if they are receiving a crown, in order to have a support system for the bridge.

Dental implants are an artificial tooth root that can be used to create a replacement tooth for patients who have suffered from tooth loss. In natural tooth development, the roots form and interact with your jawbone to provide necessary tooth stability. Fortunately, we have learned a way to mimic this process with dental implants.

Veneers are a dental procedure in which the dentist covers the front portion (visible area) of the tooth with a tooth formed shell. Veneers are usually only done to the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling. At the first appointment the dentist prepares the teeth, impressions are taken, and the teeth are given a temporary covering.

Full dentures can be fitted to the upper, lower, or both arches of the mouth. Every denture is custom made to each patients' needs to ensure the correct color, size, shape, and fit. Brushing: Most of us learned how to brush our teeth at a very young age and have continued our daily routines throughout our lives.