Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tell me more about crowns, onlays, inlays, partials & bridges?
With today’s technology, material, and advanced techniques, we
have many options for restoring weak, broken, chipped, discolored,
and missing teeth to bring your smile back to its original shape and
function. For example, we can apply an all-porcelain crown, somewhat
like a “cap,” to cover the entire outside of the problem
tooth. Crowns are also helpful to cover large areas of decay
after they’ve been filled. Or, for smaller areas of decay,
we can apply all-porcelain onlays or inlays similar to crowns,
but retaining more natural tooth structure.
For unattractive front teeth, we can create pretty, natural shapes
and shades by applying paper-thin porcelain veneers to the fronts of
the teeth. For
patients who are missing a number of front or side teeth, we can create
a removable partial denture, designed for either the upper or lower jaw,
made of all acrylic or all metal. They’re attached to existing
teeth by means of precision acrylic clasps and must be removed for cleaning
after eating, as well as for sleeping. For more information on
any of these procedures, please feel free to talk with our dentists during
your visit.
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