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Crowns & Bridges
Cosmetic Dental Appliances in Millersville, MD
If you have severely decayed or cracked teeth that a filling can't save, you can count on Millersville Family Dentistry to provide the right solution for you. Our innovative cosmetic dental appliances in Millersville, MD include restorative crowns and bridges for damaged teeth. These solutions will improve your smile’s beauty, health, and safety, allowing you to show it off confidently and comfortably again.
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What Is a Dental Crown?
Also known as a dental cap, a dental crown is a tooth-shaped solution placed over damaged, decayed, and weakened teeth to restore their shape and size and regain strength. If you need a crown, your dentist will start by making an impression of your affected tooth to customize and create a crown fabrication. Once the fabrication is complete, it will be cemented onto the damaged tooth, providing additional protection and a natural look.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It comprises artificial teeth anchored by the natural teeth on each side of the gap. When they are attached, they form a "bridge" that covers the space, filling it with artificial replacements that look, feel, and function like lost natural teeth. Bridges are designed to fit seamlessly in the mouth.
Crown vs. Bridge: Which Is Right for Me?
Though technically differing appliances, crowns and bridges are very similar. However, your oral health condition may make one more suitable for you than the other. If your tooth is damaged but still usable, we’ll likely recommend a crown. Missing teeth or those needing extraction will likely require a bridge to replace them. Our team will comprehensively examine your compromised teeth to determine whether a crown or bridge best fulfills your needs.