What Crowns and Bridges Can Do for Your Smile

Want to know whether or not your smile could benefit from dental crowns or bridges?

Yes, we definitely understand that it can feel a bit daunting to sift through article after article talking about different dental treatments. Of dental crownscourse, you won’t be able to make a decision about which dental treatment is right for you until you talk to our Marietta, GA cosmetic dentist Dr. James Hutson. Crowns and bridges are one of the most popular restorative treatments we offer and here’s what they can do for your smile:

What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap often made from porcelain that is hollow and designed to fit over a damaged tooth to improve the look, strength and function of a natural tooth. Each dental crown is custom made to fit over a prepared tooth and to blend right in with the rest of your smile so people won’t even know that you have a dental crown.

While dental crowns can be made from a variety of different materials, porcelain is often the most popular choice because this material looks most like real teeth.

What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is designed to replace a missing tooth or a row of missing teeth. Once you lose a tooth the rest of your teeth will start to shift out of place to fill the gap. The purpose of a dental bridge is to not only prevent these teeth from shifting around but also to replace your missing tooth with a reliable restoration.

A dental bridge uses two dental crowns, which are bonded over healthy neighboring tooth and used to support the bridge and stabilize it. Between the two crowns is an artificial tooth, which is meant to replace your missing tooth.

Are dental crowns and bridges right for me?

There are many people who can benefit from getting dental crowns or bridges in Marietta. We may recommend that you get a crown if you have a weak, fractured, decaying or damaged tooth that will need a restoration to protect it to prevent the tooth from further damage. Think of a dental crown as a protective shell for your tooth.

A dental bridge, on the other hand, is meant for patients who are looking to replace their missing teeth and have healthy natural teeth that are able to support the bridge.

Do you have questions about getting dental crowns and bridges in Marietta, GA? Want to turn to the dental expert that will ensure that you get a new restoration that you are satisfied with? Then call Dr. Hutson today!

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707 Whitlock Ave. SW, Suite B22
Marietta, GA 30064

Dentist in Marietta, GA
James Hutson, DDS, PC
707 Whitlock Ave. SW, Suite B22
Marietta, Ga 30064
(770) 424-7525
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