Fillings, crowns, & bridges in Dearborn

Tooth Fillings

Tooth fillings help to repair teeth impacted by decay. In addition to alleviating pain and discomfort caused by cavities and decay, fillings also help to preserve a tooth that is at high risk. When you visit for your filling, your dentist will clean out and remove the decaying material causing the pain and infection. Next, the tooth will be filled with one of several different filling materials. Our team will go over options for gold, porcelain, and other fillings with you during your consultation.

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Crowns and bridges are widely used to restore dental health and appearance following tooth damage and loss. These options are not comparable to dentures. Unlike dental appliances that can be removed, crowns and bridges are semi-permanent solutions that cannot be removed without help from your dentist. They offer more freedom because you can treat them just like your real teeth without fear of them slipping out of place at the wrong time.

How do bridges work with crowns for teeth? Crowns function as dental caps that cover each affected tooth. In addition to protecting your tooth, a crown also creates the appearance of a natural tooth. Recommended for patients missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge attaches a row of "pontic" teeth to abutment teeth on either side of a tooth gap. Dental bridges can work with both natural teeth and implants.

How Do I Find Dentists Offering Dental Fillings, Crowns, and Bridges Near Me?

Our dental office is proud to offer the best materials and techniques possible in the field of restorative dentistry. Following an examination, your dentist will go over recommended restorative options that can help you to correct issues that are diminishing the health and appearance of your smile. You'll also have a chance to go over the dental bridge cost before making a decision.

Costs for a Tooth Filling, Bridge, or Crown

Restorative procedures are intended to be customized to meet the needs of each patient. As a result, providing a price range is difficult. We encourage you to book a consultation to receive an estimate for dental work from our office based on the specific procedures that can help you to restore a healthy smile. Your choice of materials, the placement needed for dental devices, and your insurance will all help to determine what you'll pay.

What Kind of Tooth Filling Can I Get?

One of the great things about dentistry today compared to just a few years ago is that patients have more choices when it comes to the materials used to restore their smiles. For example, our office provides a variety of fillings that can appeal to you based on everything from cost to aesthetics. Gold, porcelain, silver amalgam, and tooth-colored composite are some of the popular options our patients choose. We can provide answers on the tooth filling cost for various materials at your appointment.

What Are My Options for Getting a Tooth Crown?

Like other options offered at our office, dental crowns come in a variety of different materials. We can help you decide which option is best based on where your crown will be placed. Common options include:

• Ceramic
• Porcelain-metal fusion
• Gold alloy

In our experience, ceramic crowns often work best when restoring front teeth because they create a natural look. Gold can be an ideal option when capping back teeth. We'll be happy to show examples of different options to help you make your choice!

What Are My Options for a Dental Bridge?

Bridges are highly customizable. In fact, our office can offer you bridge options that work for connecting various teeth in different areas of the mouth. The basic process of installing a dental bridge involves creating a crown to cap either an implant or natural tooth on either side of the area of tooth loss. We will then place false teeth called pontics between the "anchors" to create a complete smile. If just one side of the gap has an adjacent tooth, we can recommend something called a cantilever bridge for certain areas of the mouth.

The Process of Getting a Tooth Crown

Our office sets patients up with beautiful new crowns using a process that involves several steps. Once it's been determined that a crown is the best option for restoring your dental health, we'll prepare the affected tooth by shaping it to accommodate a crown. We'll also take an impression of the tooth that will be used to create your permanent crown. There's no need to be concerned about the appearance of your tooth while you wait for your crown to be fabricated. We'll provide you with a temporary crown that can be worn while you wait. Finally, your new crown will be cemented in place during your final visit. Call our office if you have any questions about the dental crown cost.

What Happens During the Tooth Bridge Procedure?

Our office generally performs bridging procedures over the course of two appointments. During your initial visit, your dentist will prepare the teeth that will be used as abutments by removing some enamel. While removing enamel seems counterproductive, it's actually necessary in order to ensure a secure attachment when the bridge device is put in place. We'll also take an impression of your teeth to create your bridge and crowns. When you come back for a return visit, we'll secure your natural-looking tooth bridge. The best way to determine if you need a bridge is to book a consultation at our dental office!

Learn About Restorative Dental Options Near You

Would you love to be confident in your smile? Our team is here to introduce you to the best options for restoring damaged or decayed teeth. Call now for your appointment.