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Dental Crowns

A crown often called a cap, is an artificial cover that restores a decayed or damaged tooth to its normal shape and size. It is useful for protecting the structure of a tooth that is cracked or broken. A crown can also be used to change the shape of a tooth, to correct a bite or cosmetic problem, or to replace existing broken or poorly-fitting crowns. A crown may be made of gold and other metals, porcelain, or a combination of the two.

There are many situations that may call for a crown:

dental check up Large old fillings – When large old fillings break down or develop decay, the tooth often needs to be crowned. It is important to crown a tooth that has been structurally weakened to prevent further damage such as cracking or breaking.
dental check up Cracked tooth – When a tooth is cracked, a crown is placed over the tooth to hold it together. If the cracked tooth is left untreated, it can become sensitive or will eventually break. It is important to crown a cracked tooth before it breaks as broken teeth are not always repairable.
dental check up Extensive decay – If a tooth has decay so extensive that the tooth structure is weakened, a crown can often allow the tooth to be saved.
dental check up Broken / Fractured tooth – A tooth that has broken may be too weak to hold a filling. A crown will hold the tooth together and prevent it from breaking again.
dental check up Root Canal Therapy – A tooth that has undergone Root Canal Therapy will need a crown to properly seal and protect the tooth.
dental check up Esthetics – Crowns can help to improve your appearance and smile.
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Dental Bridges

If a tooth is lost, it is important to replace it with a false (or artificial) tooth as soon as possible. This procedure will prevent your remaining teeth from drifting out of line and causing other problems.

A dental bridge can replace one or more missing teeth and is held firmly in place by healthy teeth on each side of the missing one(s). You cannot remove a bridge. It is permanent.

A tooth on either side of the space is needed to support the bridge. These teeth are referred to as the abutment teeth. The abutment teeth are prepared by reducing the tooth structure around and on top of the tooth. This creates space for the bridge to fit over the abutment teeth.

An impression is then taken of the teeth and sent to a lab. The lab then uses the impression to create a bridge that is custom to your teeth. This process takes about one week. You will leave the office with a temporary bridge made by the dentist at chairside. This temporary will protect the teeth from sensitivity and shifting while your permanent bridge is being made.

A bridge should last for about 10 years if you take good care of it. Our dentist will show you how to use a floss threader to floss under and around the false tooth (or teeth) in the middle of the bridge.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

The field of cosmetic dentistry offers many exciting treatments to give patients beautiful, dazzling smiles.

By combining the science of general dentistry with the artistry of modern, surgical techniques, cosmetic dentistry can provide you with the smile you have always dreamed of. While not everyone is born with a movie star caliber smile, cosmetic dentistry makes it possible to achieve one.

Serving Hamilton, our dentists can provide patients with all their cosmetic dentistry needs. Whether you desire correcting a common cosmetic dentistry problem, such as crooked or chipped teeth, or need the services of bone grafting, we are proud to enhance our patients’ self-esteem and quality of life in a comfortable, inviting setting.

Some of our cosmetic dentistry procedures are:

dental check up Whiten discoloured teeth
dental check up Repair damaged teeth for a better appearance
dental check up Dental Implants
dental check up Porcelain Veneers
dental check up Dental Bonding
dental check up Invisalign

For cosmetic dentistry in Hamilton, please give us a call today at 905.387.5000.