Restorative Dentistry in Columbus OH
Today’s advanced dental treatments and materials can give you a healthier, more complete smile that can last you a lifetime. Your Columbus, OH Dentists, Drs. Gilmer, Taylor and Amin, can help revitalize and maintain your teeth and gums, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted.
The Experts in Restorative Dentistry in Columbus
At The Dental Center at Easton Town Center, we want every patient to have the perfect smile they once had. Restorative dentistry can help many individuals rebuild and feel confident in their smile once again.
What is Restorative Dentistry?
When teeth get chipped or even removed, restorative dentistry repairs the damage that was done. The damage can be anything from minor cracks to major tooth loss. This branch of cosmetic dentistry can even be used simply to cover a misshapen tooth with a crown. Most often, however, restorative dentistry is used to repair or replace accidental damage to your smile. There are two main ways of doing that.
Crowns and bridges can be used together or apart to repair damage. Crowns can be used either to cap or cover a tooth. This could be done because it is chipped or broken, but also to protect a cracked or sensitive tooth. Metal crowns are common, although we recommend a porcelain crown to match the natural color of your teeth. Bridges are just as permanent as their crown counterparts. Bridges are a common way to replace missing teeth. A permanent substitute tooth, or pontic, is held in place by crowns covering sometimes healthy teeth. But these crowns help ensure that the whole bridge integrates into your existing teeth.
How Long do Crowns and Bridges Last?
Both crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. They can be removed by a dentist, but are not designed to be removed for cleaning or any other reason. They function just like any of your other teeth. These procedures are meant to last a lifetime, but things can happen to them. Brush and floss daily to prevent gum disease. Decay can cause fixtures to come loose or fall out, just like real teeth. See a dentist for regular checkups and cleaning.
If your teeth have experienced trauma, getting a crown or bridge may be the way to restoring your smile. Give our Columbus office a call today to set up an appointment. We are conveniently located at Easton Town Center and serve all of Ohio and beyond.
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