Crowns

What Are Crowns?

Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth, which have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. Crowns are sometimes also known as 'caps'.

Why Would I Need A Crown?

There are a number of reasons. For Instance:

The tooth may have been weakened by having a very large filling
You may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth.
You may have had a root filling which will require a crown to protect it.
You may have had an accident and damaged the tooth.
It may hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.

Bridges

A bridge is a method of replacing missing teeth which is permanently fixed in place. It involves crowning the teeth on either side of the gap and using the crowns to hold the false tooth. They are very strong and you don't have to worry about eating on them.

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