This time of year can be exciting as you prepare for the holidays and the upcoming new year. However, it’s important to not let your oral health get moved to the bottom of your to do list as you make room for your busy schedule. While preventive care can help keep your teeth and gums clean, there are other ways you need to look out for your smile. If you happen to chip or break your tooth during this holiday season, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, has a helpful treatment option for you. Today, we’re here to talk about how dental crowns can be used to restore your smile.
Potential Risks To Your Smile
Your teeth are incredibly strong. They can help you chew and break down food, which is helpful in the digestion process. These structures can withstand a lot of pressure, but there are some areas that can increase your risk of damaging one. Bruxism, for instance, is a condition that causes you to chronically grind your teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to you wearing away your enamel and make it easier to chip or break one of your pearly whites. Some of your favorite holiday snacks could also lead to a cracked tooth if you are not careful. This festive season, be cautious when snacking on hard candies and nuts.
How Dental Crowns Can Help
If you do accidentally hurt one of your dental structures, there are ways to restore it and relieve the discomfort. We offer dental crowns, which are tooth shaped caps that cover your natural tooth. This restoration can help protect the damaged pearly white and prevent the crack from spreading. It can be made of various materials, including porcelain, zirconia, or porcelain-fused-to-metal depending on where the crown is needed. The goal with this treatment is to protect your smile while also appearing lifelike.
Replacing Your Missing Teeth
Our team can also help if you have lost a tooth. Adult tooth loss can happen due to injuries, periodontal disease, or other conditions. No matter what the reason may be, we can help find a prosthetic option that suits your needs. Dental bridges can be used to replace up to three of your teeth in the same row. The bridge is supported with crowns on the adjacent teeth to protect your natural pearly whites. Alternatively, we offer dental implants which use posts to fuse to the jawbone and stimulate the bone.
Talk To Our Team To Learn More
Your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, is here to help you achieve a healthy smile. To learn more about dental crowns and other restorations, please call us today at (515) 965-0230.
