Crowns & Bridges
Save Your Smile With a Crown or Bridge
Your teeth can serve you for your lifetime if you take the time to care for them properly. Unfortunately, even with the best preventive efforts, damaged or missing teeth can still occur. No matter if you have a severely decayed tooth or one that has been lost, Dr. Michael Miller can rebuild your smile. He can save your tooth with a dental crown in Oak Hills or replace a missing one with a bridge. Dr. Miller will rehabilitate your smile to improve your confidence and your quality of life.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap placed over a tooth to reinstate its health, function, and appearance. They are most widely used to repair damaged teeth, such as one that has a large cavity or a significant break. It is common for them to be used in combination with other treatments as well, such as root canal therapy or a dental bridge.
Now, all ceramic materials allow them to be crafted to look like natural teeth. As a result, they can also be used in cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of a discolored or abnormally shaped tooth. In some cases, they are even used as a preventive treatment to save a weakened tooth from breaking.
Am I a Candidate for a Dental Crown?
Your dentist in Springfield, Dr. Miller performs a comprehensive consultation to see if a dental crown is right for you. They can be used to restore a tooth’s integrity after suffering extensive decay or a break. If you need a root canal or have missing teeth that need to be replaced, Dr. Miller will likely recommend a crown be used along with the other treatments.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
One to three consecutive missing teeth can be replaced using a dental bridge. Impressions of your mouth are used to create a bridge of prosthetic teeth. They are designed to match the appearance of your natural ones. It is then held in place by reshaping the adjacent teeth to allow dental crowns to be bonded to them.
Am I a Candidate for a Bridge?
If you want a nonsurgical solution to replace your missing teeth, a dental bridge may be the answer. Your remaining natural teeth must be healthy to support the bridge. Dr. Miller will determine if it is the best treatment for you.