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When Would You Need a Dental Crown or Bridge?
Porcelain crowns and bridges can enhance the quality of your teeth and smile. Crowning damaged teeth will restore their function, health, and appearance. Replacing lost teeth with a porcelain bridge will improve chewing and restore the beauty of your smile. If you live in or near Lakeside, California, you can come to the office of Arnold Cutler DDS for crown or bridge treatment. Here are some questions we’re often asked about these procedures.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped, hollow cap placed over teeth in bad shape to support and protect their compromised structure. Crowns cover compromised teeth completely, restoring their color, shape, and function.Â
What are the benefits of crowns on teeth?
Dr. Cutler may recommend crown treatment to restore severely decayed or damaged teeth so they don’t have to be removed. Chips and cracks in your teeth weaken their structure, putting them at risk of infection or further damage. Crowning a damaged tooth protects it from further harm. The crown becomes your tooth’s new structure for biting and chewing to make your tooth useful again. Crowns can be used to restore worn, decayed, damaged, or flawed teeth to preserve the integrity of your smile.Â
What is a dental bridge, and when is it needed?
One or more lost teeth can be replaced with a bridge, which is a dental appliance. It consists of one or more artificial teeth between dental crowns placed on adjacent healthy teeth to support the bridge. A fixed bridge stays in your mouth permanently and is brushed and flossed like natural teeth. By completing your smile with a bridge, Dr. Cutler can restore your chewing power, improve your speech, keep your jawline intact, and make smiling a joy again.Â
What are crowns and bridges made of?
Dental crowns and bridges can be made from various materials, such as ceramic, metal alloys, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain crowns and bridges are popular choices because they’re strong, long-lasting, and customizable. This enables Dr. Cutler to create restorations that look like your real teeth for a natural appearance.
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How long do porcelain crowns and bridges last?
That depends on how well you care for your teeth. The average lifespan of porcelain crowns and bridges is 10 to 15 years. With excellent oral care, they may last even longer. Porcelain is a highly resilient material, empowering your restorations to endure years of daily use.Â
How do I care for a porcelain crown or bridge?
Good oral hygiene is the best way to keep porcelain crowns and bridges in good shape. A good oral care routine includes diligent brushing and flossing, eating a healthy diet, using an antibacterial rinse, and seeing your dentist every six months for check-ups and cleanings. Routine dental visits play a key role in maintaining dental crowns and bridges.Â
Who offers porcelain crowns and bridges near me?
Lakeside, CA, residents can turn to Dr. Arnold Cutler for a dental crown or bridge treatment. To schedule a consultation, contact us at (619) 815-3592.
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Dr. Arnold Cutler
Arnold Cutler, D.D.S., has been delivering exceptional dental care since 1974. A graduate of Temple University with both a B.A. in Psychology and a D.D.S., Dr. Cutler served as a naval dentist for seven years before establishing his Lakeside, CA practice in 1984. Recognized as one of “America’s Top Dentists” and a “San Diego Top Doc,” he is committed to ongoing education and patient-centered care. Dr. Cutler’s approach emphasizes treating each patient as a whole person, ensuring their dental health meets both their needs and expectations, with a goal of long-lasting, healthy smiles.
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