Restore Your Smile With Crowns and Bridges

In the past, a lost, broken, or significantly decayed tooth resulted in a gap in your smile. However, porcelain dental restorations can give you your smile back regardless of a gap or compromised tooth. Find out how restorations like crowns and bridges can benefit you and understand more about how they work with Dr. Jamie Thurman-Taylor at TLC Family Dentistry in Lee’s Summit, MO.

What is a dental crown? 
A dental crown is a permanent, non-removable dental restoration made of porcelain which covers a tooth to protect, stabilize, or change its appearance. Often, dentists use crowns to protect a tooth after a procedure which leaves behind a large filling, such as a root canal. In some cases, crowns hold a dental bridge in place by anchoring onto the healthy teeth surrounding a gap.

What is a dental bridge? 
Like a crown, a dental bridge is made of porcelain and used to improve your smile’s appearance and functionality. A bridge replaces a missing tooth above the gumline, anchoring onto the surrounding natural teeth with either metal clasps or dental crowns, depending on the bridge’s design. Dental bridges keep symptoms of missing teeth, like shifting surrounding teeth, at bay.

How can porcelain dental restorations like these help my smile? 
It is important to replace a missing tooth as soon as possible to avoid the effects of a gap in your smile. Improving the appearance of your smile can also improve your confidence and self-esteem, allowing you to laugh and smile without second-guessing yourself. Crowns and bridges also complete the mouth’s bite, improving your ability to eat, chew, and speak normally.

Dental Crowns and Bridges in Lee’s Summit, MO 
If you think you can benefit from a crown or bridge, you should consult with your dentist to determine that these dental restorations are your best treatment option. For more information on crowns or bridges, please contact Dr. Thurman-Taylor at TLC Family Dentistry in Lee’s Summit, MO, and serving Greenwood, Lake Winnebago, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Lone Jack, and Harrisonville, MO. Call (816) 537-6161 to schedule your appointment for a consultation today!