{"id":1095,"date":"2019-11-20T21:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T02:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southerndental.com\/blog\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2019-11-24T21:05:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T02:05:25","slug":"what-are-dental-crowns-and-bridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southerndental.com\/blog\/what-are-dental-crowns-and-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Dental Crowns and Bridges?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental crowns and bridges are common dental options recommended to the patients suffering from several dental problems like missing teeth, gapped teeth, crooked teeth, discolored teeth, fractured teeth, and more. Although dental crowns and bridges are widely used in dentistry, some patients may not be familiar with what they really are. Before they decide on getting either a dental crown or a bridge, they must know and understand the benefits and reasons why the patient needs one.\u00a0 Here are the most common questions about dental crowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21605 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/southerndental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Restorative-Dentistry-2-1.png\" alt=\"dental crown\" width=\"397\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are dental crowns and bridges?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps positioned over a tooth to cover a damaged tooth or an implant entirely. It helps restore the tooth\u2019s shape, size, strength, function, and improve its appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental bridge, on the other hand, is composed of two or more dental crowns on either side of the gap and a false tooth or teeth in between. The dental crowns situated on either side of the gap are called abutment teeth, while the false tooth in between is called pontics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When are dental crowns necessary?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental crown may be necessary in order to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect the weak tooth from breaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore fractured or severely worn down tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold together parts of a cracked tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover a misshapen or severely discolored tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a dental bridge in place<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there is not enough tooth remaining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover a dental implant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can a dental bridge do?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental bridges are usually used to replace one or more missing teeth. Not only will a dental bridge fill in the gaps left by the missing teeth, but they can also:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain the facial shape of a person<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distributes the bite forces properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore the person\u2019s ability to chew and speak correctly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent the remaining teeth from shifting or drifting out of their position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve one\u2019s smile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How should crowns and bridges be taken care of?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, but there can be cases where they become loose or even fall out due to several reasons. In order to make sure that they last longer than their usual lifespan, it is vital to practice good oral hygiene. This includes brushing the teeth at least twice a day and flossing daily. Also, visiting the dentist regularly for a dental checkup is of great importance in keeping the mouth at its best condition and diagnosing problems as early as possible. Furthermore, to prevent damaging the new crown or bridge, chewing hard foods or objects, and ice must always be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nAiming to restore your teeth as natural as it was before? Contact us to know more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southerndental.com\/dentist\/heights\/services\/crowns-and-bridges.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowns &amp; Bridges in The Heights, TX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or to schedule your appointment with Southern Dental.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental crowns and bridges are common dental options recommended to the patients suffering from several dental problems like missing teeth, gapped teeth, crooked teeth, discolored teeth, fractured teeth, and more. 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