Crowns and bridgework are an option for restoring your smile when you are missing several teeth. In addition to replacing lost teeth, another reason to consider crowns and bridges is that they help reduce the unwanted side effects associated with gaps in your smile, such as facial sagging. Dr. Nainesh Desai, your prosthodontist at Central New Jersey Prosthodontics in East Brunswick, can have crowns and bridges custom created for you.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and bridges are used in conjunction with one another to securely replace lost teeth and fill in the gaps in your smile. The bridge contains artificial teeth, and is anchored by either a dental implant or an existing tooth on either side. These replacement teeth all appear natural, allowing your bridgework to readily blend into your smile. You can be fitted for custom crowns and bridges at our office in East Brunswick, where the prosthodontist can ensure a perfect fit.
Benefits of Crowns and Bridgework
There are many reasons to choose crowns and bridgework. One of the primary reasons, which is also a major benefit, is the restoration of your smile. Once your custom crowns and bridgework are ready, the gaps in your smile where teeth are missing will be eliminated. Another reason to choose crowns and bridges is that some of the side effects that occur following tooth loss can be minimized or reversed.
For example, the face can appear saggy and droopy when there are not enough teeth to support facial muscles. Crowns and bridges provide the additional support needed to reduce or reverse sagging. Another benefit of crowns and bridgework is improved speech, which can be altered by the gaps in your smile where there are no teeth. When speaking, the tongue can slip into the gaps and change the way your speech sounds. Finally, when you have a full smile, biting and chewing functions are more evenly distributed so there is less strain on the remaining natural teeth, which can be worn down more quickly when teeth are missing.
Need Dental Work? Give Us a Call
There are many reasons to consider crowns and bridgework. Not only do they restore your smile, but they can also resolve many of the unwanted side effects that occur when teeth are missing. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Desai, call Central New Jersey Prosthodontics in East Brunswick at (732) 254-2550.