What is a crown?
Also known as a cap, crowns come in various materials, including porcelain, gold, and stainless steel. Their purpose is to cover, protect, and restore teeth when a filling just isn’t enough. They’re durable and can last for a decade or more when taken good care of with proper brushing and flossing.
What is a bridge?
Bridges eliminate gaps caused by one or more missing teeth. They achieve this with two or more crowns on teeth located on either side of the gap and a false tooth in the middle. This combination creates a natural-looking smile that evenly balances the workload among teeth. There are multiple types of bridges out there. If it’s the treatment you require, we’ll discuss your options so that you can be confident in your decision and get what’s best for your unique situation.
Looking after your smile following treatment
You don’t need to change your routine after getting crowns and bridges. But you should definitely focus on practicing good oral hygiene care because decay can develop under your crown, at the base where the crown meets your gumline. By flossing, you’ll be able to get rid of plaque that forms between the teeth and the gums. This step is necessary to prevent bad breath, tastes, and inflammation.
If you’ve been dealing with tooth loss, now’s the time to call Gentle Dental Langley. We can help, and we’re confident you’ll be overjoyed with the results.
