Fillings, crowns, & bridges in Bradenton
Our teeth can become damaged because of injury or decay. When this occurs, restorative treatment is an option that you need to pursue with your local dentist. Getting tooth fillings, crowns and bridges allows you to repair or replaced any teeth that have become damaged, allowing you to regain the way that your smile looks and functions. The dentists at our practice offer high-quality dental restorations that allow you to maintain your oral health.
What Is a Tooth Filling?
A tooth filling is utilized when a decayed tooth needs to be repaired so that it can return to its normal shape and function. When a filling is placed, the dentist takes out the decayed material, cleans out the tooth, and then fills the cavity with gold, porcelain, or other substances. The filling helps to protect the tooth from becoming more decayed and damaged.
What Are Bridges and Dental Crowns?
Dental bridges and crowns are two types of prosthetic devices that are used within dentistry. While dentures are removable appliances, bridges and crowns are affixed to the teeth via the use of a high-bond cement, making it impossible to remove them without your dentist. Bridges are commonly used for patients who are missing one or more teeth. They are created with a row of pontic teeth, which are then attached to the teeth on each side of a gap created by a missing tooth or teeth. Crowns are commonly referred to as "dental caps." This is because they fit over a damaged tooth entirely.
What Kind of Dentist Do You Need to See for Fillings, Crowns, and Bridges?
If you are in need of a filling, crown, or bridge, your local general dentist can provide you with one. Once you've had a thorough dental examination conducted by one of our dentists, they will provide you with advice on the types of restorative treatment that could work for you. At this point in time, you will also be given an opportunity to talk to your dentist about payment or dental insurance.
How Much Do Fillings, Crowns and Bridges Cost?
Since fillings, bridges, and crowns are completely customized dental devices, the cost of treatment will vary from person to person. Some of the factors that play into your total bill are the type of materials utilized in creating the device, the location where the device is placed, and whether or not you have dental insurance. Our dentists will provide you with an estimate of the tooth filling cost, dental bridge cost, or dental crown cost at your appointment.
Are There Different Types of Fillings?
Dental fillings are available in many different materials, some of which are made to mimic the look of your natural teeth. The most popular kinds of fillings are porcelain, gold, tooth-colored composite, and silver amalgam. Your dentist will help you decide which type of filling will meet your needs the best.
Are There Different Kinds of Crowns?
Just as with tooth fillings, there are multiple different types of crowns for teeth that you can choose from. Some of the most popular materials used for crowns are ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold alloys. Ceramic crowns are most commonly used for restoration work on the front teeth, while gold crowns tend to be utilized on the back teeth.
Are There Different Types of Bridges?
Our practice also offers multiple types of tooth bridges that can be used to restore your smile. Traditional bridges consist of a crown being fabricated for an implant or tooth on either side of the area affected, with pontics being placed in between.
What Can I Expect When Getting a Tooth Crown?
Having a tooth crown place typically consists of three steps. The first step is where your dentist will work to shape and prepare the tooth that will be capped. At this time, your dentist will create a mold of the tooth, which will be used in the creation of the final crown. The dentist will place a temporary crown over your tooth. This will be worn until you come back for your second visit, which is when the permanent crown is permanently affixed via the use of dental cement. Each part of your procedure will take around 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
What Happens When You Have a Procedure for a Tooth Bridge?
The process for having a tooth bridge place usually takes two appointments. The first appointment is where your dentist will prepare the abutment teeth by scraping off a tiny amount of the tooth's enamel. A mold will then be made of the teeth, which will be used to create the bridge and crowns. You will have to wear a temporary bridge while the permanent one is being fabricated. During your second visit, your dentist will place the final bridge into your mouth and adjust it for comfort.
