A Smile Built for Royalty with Dental Crowns and Bridges

The Differences Between Dental Crowns and Bridges

By examining the health of your mouth, our restorative dentistry team can determine which treatment is best suited to your case. We are here to provide you with comprehensive dental care solutions no matter what the condition of your mouth. By analyzing your teeth, gums, bite, and jawbone through digital X-rays and an oral health screening, we can clearly identify any dental problems that may exist, and treat ongoing dental conditions before your oral health is further impaired. If your teeth are cracked, chipped, decayed, or missing, then dental crowns or dental bridges may be a wonderful solution for your smile.

Dental Crowns- Dental crowns, also known as “caps,” are designed to restore function and cosmetic beauty to heavily damaged teeth. A crown engulfs the exposed portion of a tooth, providing support for your smile and protecting the existing structure from further damage. Dr Wright utilizes the safest, most natural-looking materials to create dental crowns at his Downtown Salt Lake City practice, including porcelain and gold alloys, and depending on the physiology of a patient’s mouth and his or her cosmetic goals, Dr. Wright will recommend the use of one material over another. Dental crowns blend in flawlessly with your smile, as they can be crafted to match the exact shade of your existing teeth.

Dental Bridges- Dental bridges, made from the same materials as dental crowns, are designed to bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Dental bridges are anchored by two dental crowns or two healthy existing teeth. Bridges beautifully fill the spaces that missing teeth leave behind and restore function and support to a patient’s entire smile. What many patients fail to realize is that missing teeth can inflict further harm on existing tooth structures. Dental bridges at our Salt Lake City office can provide your remaining, healthy teeth with the protection they need to remain intact and unharmed.

Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges

The benefits of dental crowns and dental bridges extend beyond the restorative. In fact, our dentist in Salt Lake City and his team educate patients about the cosmetic and emotional benefits of undergoing these dental restorations. Some benefits of dental crowns and bridges include:

• Elevated self-esteem

• Natural-looking appearance

• Enhanced aesthetic

• Improved chewing and speaking ability

• Revitalized facial and foundational support

• Improved bite and relieved jawbone pressure

Learn More About Dental Crowns & Bridges At Our Salt Lake City Practice

Not everyone is an ideal candidate for dental crowns and bridges; however, if you are interested in restoring the health of your smile, contact Eagle Gate Dental today. Our team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that fulfills your smile’s needs and your expectations.