Suitable for decaying or missing teeth, dental crowns and bridges are fixed prosthesis that will improve the function and appearance of your smile. Crowns are usually best for individual teeth that are worn down or weakened by decay whereas bridges can be used to place one or more missing teeth.
Crowns are typically used to restore teeth that have been worn down or weakened as a result of decay. A crown may also be a great solution for a discoloured filling, as they improve the appearance of the tooth. They’re also suitable if you have had a root filling and you need a crown to protect what is left of the tooth.
At Avenue Dental, we have a number of different crown options available from all-ceramic or all-porcelain crowns to metal and porcelain fused to metal crowns. Your Dentist will discuss which option would be best suited to your needs at your consultation. This will depend on what is best for your teeth and your budget.
A bridge can be used if you’re missing one or more teeth. Gaps between missing teeth can cause the remaining teeth to move or rotate into the empty space. Missing teeth can also lead to other issues like jaw pain and gum disease.
Bridges are attached to the surrounding natural teeth to fill the gap left by the missing teeth. The teeth that they are attached to serve as support mechanisms for the bridge. As with crowns, you have a choice of material for the prosthesis and they can be matched with the colour of your natural teeth. All of these options can be discussed with a Dentist during your appointment.
With each patient’s case differing, it’s difficult to give an accurate indication of treatment costs without seeing one of our clinicians for a consultation. However, for an indication of our prices, please visit our treatment fees page. We also offer flexible finance options to spread the cost of your treatment or Practice Membership Plans to cover your routine dental care.
We’re dedicated to offering every patient a quality service that they wouldn’t see at other dental practices in Torquay. We have experienced staff to give you peace of mind from the moment you walk through our doors. Your treatment will be carried out by a clinician that knows how to make you feel at ease, whilst also explaining what they’re doing for full transparency.
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