I’ve never in my life come across anyone with the perfect set of teeth. Most of us have some trouble or the other with our pearly whites, and at some point in our lives, we need to see a cosmetic dentist in Vancouver to help us out. Its good practice to have knowledge of the accessories which are often used on our teeth to fix their shape or keep them more firmly in place. Bridges and crowns are both permanent articles that are placed either between or on top of teeth to fill a gap or cover a broken tooth respectively. Here’re a couple of things to know about bridges and crowns:
1. Bridging the gap. A bridge, as the name suggests, is used to cover gaps between teeth, so as to prevent an infection from developing or adjacent teeth from shifting. They are like false teeth which can be made from a variety of materials, such as ceramic, so as to look as natural and as close to your original teeth as possible. A bridge is usually kept in place by joining it to its 2 adjacent teeth.
2. Crowning for cracked or chipped teeth. A crown or cap is used to cover a defective or weak tooth, or to join a bridge to its adjacent teeth. Like bridges, they can be made from a variety of materials- some people like to get creative with them and may even use gold or vividly coloured alloy caps! A crown gives strength to a defective tooth, or placed on top of implants, or hide unattractive and ill-coloured teeth.
3. Making bridges and crowns. Some small adjustments do need to be made to your teeth before a bridge or crown can be inserted. Usually, this involved making the affected tooth/teeth smaller in order to accommodate the new accessory. To ensure that the bridge or crown is of the right size, the dentist will take an imprint from your mouth of the area to be covered, and this will be used to create a sort of stencil with which the bridge or crown will be made. Unlike braces, bridges and crowns cannot be removed by the user, as they are of a more permanent nature. They need to be inserted and removed by the dentist.
4. For lasting results, keep your mouth healthy. Ideally, bridges and crowns should last one’s lifetime. However, if you do not observe proper oral hygiene, then chances are that the bridge or crown will need to be replaced. For example, if a bacterial infection develops between teeth, the bridge inserted in that space will need to be removed, or if a tooth which has been capped starts to rot from the gum, the tooth and the cap both will need to be removed. Therefore, it’s good practice to brush at least twice a day and floss regularly, and use an anti-bacterial mouthwash to rinse your mouth.
Teeth may need fixing up for various reasons, which include cosmetic, aesthetic or functional reasons. Whatever the reason being, it’s a good idea to consult with a good cosmetic dentist in Vancouver to discuss your particular situation and find a solution to your teething troubles today.
Through this resource on Cosmetic Dentist Vancouver the author aims to help you understand the intimate connection between oral health and overall health and what you can do to protect yourself.