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Functional and esthetic restorations with dental crowns and braces: their purpose

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Crowns and braces are among the most common restorative therapies that are meant to restore, safeguard and substitute missing or broken teeth. Not only do they return oral functionality to the patient, e.g. chewing and speech, but they also enhance the look of a smile on a patient. Crowns and braces can support the health of the teeth and the beauty of the face with long-lasting and natural appearance both in correcting fractures, decay, or gaps.

What Crowns and Bridges Do?

A dental crown is a tailor-made cap that is fitted over a worn or a weakened tooth to make it stronger and functional, better aligned and shaped as well as colored. The porcelain, zirconia, metal alloys, or ceramic can be used to make crowns depending on the durability and the aesthetic appearance. Dental bridge, however, involves the replacement of a tooth or teeth that have been lost by fastening an artificial teeth (or teeth) to the neighboring natural teeth or implants. Bridges can either be fixed or supported by implants and they are set to fit well enough to allow normal biting as well as stability in the long run. The two treatments are customized by impressions or digital scans so that they fit perfectly and comfortably.

Why and Who Needs Crowns and Bridges?

Crowns are generally prescribed to patients with cracked teeth, decay severeity, enamel wear or those that have opted to undergo a root canal procedure. They also cover dental implant or enhance the look of teeth which are discoloured or crooked. Bridges suit people who have lost teeth either through injury, extraction or gum disease and they require a functional replacement without necessarily willing to use removable dentures. Crowns and bridges Booragoon are used not only because they are health-wise better than shifting of teeth or mitigating dilemmas of biting, but also to recover confidence through improvement of the smile.

The Advantages of Opting to use Crowns and Bridges

There are several advantages of crowns and bridges, and these are improved chewing power, articulation of words, and proper positioning of the bite. Crowns also protect the life of the natural teeth as they seal weak teeth so that they do not get harmed anymore. Bridges close the gaps in the mouth, which would cause the other teeth to drift off, and there would be no chances of a strained jaw or gum complications. Contemporary materials enable crowns and braces to be integrated with existing teeth and make an appearance of natural and beautiful look. These restorations can be easily made to last several years with proper care and dental oversight therefore being a sure and valid investment in long-term oral health.

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