Thursday, May 28, 2009
Differences Between A Filling and a Dental Crown
Do you have a decayed tooth in need of strengthening, a broken tooth in need of repair, or an unattractive tooth that you’re embarrassed of? Then you’ve probably entertained the idea of a dental filling or a dental crown. But which is best for you?
Typically, dental fillings are used to fix a cavity. Yet they can also be used to repair damaged teeth that have been cracked or fractured due to external stressors, such as chewing on inedible objects and tooth grinding. Dental crowns are used to fix the same issues, but whereas a filling covers only a portion of the tooth, a dental crown is essentially a cap placed over the entire tooth.
Both are effective solutions to oral health problems. However, dental crowns provide numerous benefits over fillings:
• Since they encase the entire tooth, dental crowns are more attractive and less noticeable
• Dental crowns can be made from three materials: porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold. Depending on your habits and aesthetic goals, you and your dentist can discuss whether durability or aesthetics is a better option for you
While the lifespan of dental crowns and fillings are both within the same range and the procedure takes approximately the same amount of time, only you and your dentist can discuss the best route to address your oral health concerns.
If you are considering dental crowns and live in the Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, or North Hollywood, California areas, please contact Smiles By Sands today.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Dental Implants and the Health of Your Mouth
If you’re in discomfort due to an unnatural denture or dental bridge, or have to replace a missing or fractured tooth, in order to preserve the health of your mouth, you should seek a dentist who can provide you with a dental implant.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth surgically attached to an anchor previously placed in your mouth. While the procedure is lengthy and invasive, you should never delay seeking the treatment you need, as you will be compromising the health of your mouth. Dental implants ensure a healthy mouth by:
• Preventing other teeth from shifting and causing further damage
• Maintaining your natural bite
• Stopping your teeth from further decaying
• Minimizing the chance of periodontitis
In addition to keeping you in good oral health, your dental implants provide additional benefits, such as:
• Not restricting your diet
• Ridding you of oral pain from chewing and speaking
We never want our patients to risk further oral health complications by delaying treatment due to monetary concerns. This is why Smiles By Sands offers custom dental financing options for our patients.
In order to guarantee the success of your dental implants and the future health of your mouth, it’s important to maintain peerless oral hygiene between surgeries and after. Otherwise you risk compromising the procedure and your oral health.
To learn more about dental implants, please visit our common questions about dental implants.
If you are considering dental implants or would like to know more about how dental implants will better the health of your mouth, please contact Smiles By Sands, serving Valley Village, California, today.
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