{"id":1942,"date":"2022-05-25T05:03:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T05:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/?p=1942"},"modified":"2022-05-25T11:59:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T11:59:15","slug":"dental-crowns-and-bridges-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/dental-crowns-and-bridges-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Crowns and Bridges: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your teeth are meant to last for a lifetime with the right dental care. Unfortunately, even with the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/importance-of-good-dental-hygiene\/\">dental hygiene<\/a> measures, they are still various ways how they can get damaged including decay, trauma, or disease. Also, you can lose a tooth or two over the years as you age. If you find yourself in such a position, there is no need to worry. There is numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/single-tooth-replacement-know-your-options\/\">tooth replacement<\/a> option available including dental crown and bridges. Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>Dental Crowns<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A dental crown is a cap that securely fits over the visible surface of a tooth. A dental crown is meant to restore the strength as well as the appearance of a damaged or decayed tooth. This type of restoration can be made from various materials but the most preferable one is porcelain.<\/p>\n<p>Advantages of dental crown<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>Restores a broken tooth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a tooth is broken, fractured, or severely fractured, it fails to properly chew or bite food. In fact, if you eat with a damaged tooth, there is a risk that it might break even further. Dental crowns can help solve this problem and make your teeth useful for biting and chewing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>Used After a Root Canal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After a root canal therapy, the tooth will function just as it used to but then it will be lifeless. The patient will not be in a position to know if it develops another cavity or any abnormalities. Therefore, a dental crown is added to increase its longevity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>A tooth with a Significantly Large Filling<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A dental crown comes in handy for a tooth that has decayed a lot and has undergone filling multiple times. Filling a tooth too many times makes it weak and you might end up losing it after a few years. Capping it with a dental crown increases its life by strengthening it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>Dental Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A dental bridge is a teeth replacement option ideal for replacing a couple of missing teeth. The dentist will take an impression of your teeth to create prosthetics that will fill the gap. Adjacent teeth are then reshaped since they will act as anchors for the bridge. This will help restore your ability to speak, chew, and bite as well as improve your smile. They also help in preventing the adjacent teeth from shifting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>Advantages of Dental Bridges <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"color: gray;\">\n<li>It provides a quick treatment for missing teeth, giving you a natural and satisfying look.<\/li>\n<li>They are small and lightweight making them easier to chew and bite.<\/li>\n<li>The procedure will distribute the bite force evenly<\/li>\n<li>It is easy to adapt to using them since they are comfortable<\/li>\n<li>They help give you a youthful look<\/li>\n<li>They will prevent jaw bone loss thus maintaining the shape of your face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"bullet\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/crowns-and-bridges.html\">Dental crowns and bridges<\/a> are among the best tooth-replacement option. They are affordable and the procedure for installing them is relatively easy and less complicated. If you are looking to install dental crowns and bridges, then it is best you do it using a professional. Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/\">Springvale Dental Clinic<\/a> and we will help you restore your smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your teeth are meant to last for a lifetime with the right dental care. Unfortunately, even with the best dental hygiene measures, they are still various ways how they can get damaged including decay, trauma, or disease. Also, you can lose a tooth or two over the years as you age. 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