Fillings, crowns, & bridges in St. Petersburg
Are you suffering from a lack of confidence or from a smile that isn’t functioning properly due to one or more teeth that are damaged or missing due to decay or injury? If so, it’s time that you see your local dentist about restoration dental work. Your dentist can assist you by placing a filling, crown or bridge that will restore the appearance and function of your smile to its former glory.
What Can You Tell Me About Dental Fillings?
What Are Dental Crowns and Tooth Bridges?
Where Can I Get a Filling, Crown, or Bridge?
A general dentist can provide you with fillings, crowns, and bridges. Before being treated, one of our dentists will need to look at your mouth to determine what the best treatment option for you is.
How Much Will It Cost to Get a Filling, Crown, or Bridge?
Since each case is different, the cost of your restoration work may be different from what someone else would pay. Factors that are taken into consideration for the overall cost of the treatment include the location of the work being done, the type of materials used to restore the tooth and whether a person has dental insurance. Before your treatment occurs, your dentist will provide you with an accurate estimate of the total dental crown cost, tooth filling cost or dental bridge cost.
What Are the Different Types of Tooth Fillings?
You can get a tooth filling made from many different types of materials. Some of the materials blend in with your teeth. The exact material used for your filling will be determined by your dentist. Some popular types of fillings are tooth-colored composite, porcelain, gold, and silver amalgam.
What Are the Different Types of Crowns?
A tooth crown can also be constructed from different materials. The most popular types of crowns are ceramic, gold alloy, and porcelain-fused-to-metal. In most cases, the location of the tooth being crowned will determine the type of material used to construct your crown. Front teeth are typically crowned with ceramic, while back teeth are usually crowned with gold.
What Are the Different Types of Bridges?
There is also more than one type of tooth bridge that can be used. A traditional bridge is usually created by making a crown that will be placed over an implant or one of the teeth on either side of the gapped area. Pontics are then placed in between.
What to Expect When Getting a Tooth Crown
The process of getting a dental crown is fairly simple. Your dentist will work to shape and prepare the tooth that will be crowned. He or she will also make a mold of the tooth, which will be used in fabricating the permanent crown. A temporary crown will be placed over the tooth. When you return for your second visit, the dentist will permanently cement your final crown into place. You can expect each part of the procedure to take anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour to complete.
What to Expect When Getting a Tooth Bridge
Most tooth bridges are installed over the course of two visits. The first visit will consist of your dentist scraping off enamel from the teeth next to the affected area. The dentist will make an impression of the teeth, which is then used to create your final bridge. A temporary bridge will be placed in the area. At your second visit, the dentist will permanently place the customized bridge in your mouth. He or she will also ensure that the bridge fits inside of your mouth comfortably. Contact our office to learn more about how a dental bridge can help you restore your smile.
