Crowns and Bridges

Broken A Tooth? Make An Appointment!

Let’s face it: a cracked or broken tooth can happen to just about anyone. Where you have control is in your ability to handle the situation once it occurs. This means that if you break a tooth, it is time to see the dentist.

Even when it feels minor, the situation can become worse over time. You may continue to lose parts of the tooth, and when you lose the protection of your enamel, you become at risk of bacterial infection.

A Broken Tooth Can Become A Serious Pain

Your enamel is the hardest material in your body, but it is not immune to damage. When you break a tooth, the interior tissue is exposed to your mouth, as well as the bacteria within it. At this point, you are vulnerable to an infection within the soft tissue inside your tooth known as pulp.

Infections can become painful when they reach the nerve, so it is important to stay in front of your dental damage. Bacterial growth can even start to spread into the bone tissue around the location. Working with your dentist can help you to avoid this problem through speedy restoration.

Renewing Your Smile After Losing A Tooth

If you need a prosthodontic solution after losing one or more of your natural teeth, our team is here for you. With sturdy and beautiful dental bridges, we help you to restore your smile.

This method of repair uses the strength of your remaining teeth to support a hanging prosthetic, which gives you back the appearance and function of a natural tooth. The teeth on either side of your gap (known as the abutment teeth) are prepared, similarly to the work necessary before a dental crown. Afterward, Dr. Maxey can place a prosthetic that covers the two abutment teeth, as well as the tooth needed to fill the gap.

A Balanced Bite And A Beautiful Smile

There are decided benefits to restoring your smile after the loss of a tooth, so if you have been waiting to seek treatment, take the time to meet with our team. Your smile relies on balance to stay safe, and the loss of a single tooth can throw things off.

Dental crowns also provide you with a sturdy new chewing surface, helping you to enjoy the foods that you have been missing. A new crown can also help you to improve your appearance if your broken tooth is visible to others.

Restore Your Smile With Dr. Maxey!

When you damage or lose one of your teeth, take some time to learn about your options. There are solutions, and our team is here to help you.

Schedule an examination with Dr. Maxey, DDS and start your path toward a renewal after breaking or losing a tooth. Give us a call at our Grand Prairie, TX office today at 972-264-5795 to find out more about dental crowns and bridges!

From Our Blog:

Can dental crowns improve the appearance of natural teeth?

For patients whose natural teeth have been marred by damage or decay, a dental crown can help to restore a tooth and enhance its appearance.

A dentist will typically use a dental crown to restore and strengthen a tooth that has developed a large cavity or one that has been damaged due to a facial injury of some sort. Dental crowns also may be used to support a biological tooth following a root canal procedure.

Depending on the circumstances, a dental crown may also be used on an unusually small tooth to bring it into the proper proportions with the rest of the smile.

The process of getting a dental crown takes just a few weeks and requires two appointments. At the first session, the dentist examines the tooth and plans the specifications for the crown. The dentist will also prepare the tooth for the crown at the first visit by removing enough enamel to make room for the crown. Read More…

Tooth Restorations: How dental crowns can help

Our teeth receive a lot of punishment each day in life. From the foods we eat to the objects we subconsciously chew upon, and even through physical exercise, our teeth put up with a lot. As a result, teeth can sometimes become damaged, which can in turn have a detrimental effect on the appearance of our smile. A dental crown can, however, help to restore the appearance of a smile by concealing tooth damage.

Dental crowns are typically made of porcelain, and a dentist uses dental crowns to treat a range of issues, from concealment to damage control. A dental crown can be used by a dentist to conceal large fillings, such as those used in root canal treatments; alternatively, if a tooth has already received several fillings, its structure may not be sufficiently strong to handle another, and so a dental crown may be used instead to cover and seal the tooth. Read More…

Why Would I Need a Dental Crown?

For anyone who has chipped or cracked a tooth, feeling self-conscious about your smile is always a possibility. Aside from the damage done to the tooth, the tooth itself may otherwise be totally healthy, and so a dentist may be reluctant to perform an extraction of the tooth. A dental crown could be the answer, helping to conceal the damage, while preserving the structure and health of the underlying tooth.

Dental crowns are porcelain caps that a dentist places over the affected tooth. Prior to fitting, the dentist will remove a small quantity of the tooth’s enamel, before taking an impression of the tooth, which will be used to fashion the artificial tooth.

Dental crowns can be used to conceal damage to a tooth in order to hold it in place without jeopardizing the health of the tooth. Crowns can also be used to conceal unsightly fillings, such as those used in root canal treatment, as well as helping to protect the filling from damage. Dental crowns can even be matched to the natural shade of the patient’s other teeth, helping to deliver a natural aesthetic finish. Read More…