restorative dentistry | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Fri, 13 May 2016 20:54:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 What You Need to Know About Dental Crowns https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-dental-crowns/ Fri, 13 May 2016 20:54:48 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=328 A dental crown or cap is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, appearance, and strength. The dental crown will cover the entire visible portion of the tooth. When might Dr. Joseph Szymczak recommend a dental crown in Grand Rapids, Michigan? – To keep a weak tooth from [...]

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]]> A dental crown or cap is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, appearance, and strength. The dental crown will cover the entire visible portion of the tooth.

When might Dr. Joseph Szymczak recommend a dental crown in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

– To keep a weak tooth from breaking
– To hold together a cracked tooth
– To cover misshaped or badly stained teeth
– To cover a dental implant
– To improve the appearance of a tooth
– To restore a tooth that is broken or badly worn
– To support a tooth with a large dental filling
– To anchor a dental bridge

How do I care for a tooth with a dental crown?
A tooth with a dental crown does not require any special care. However, a tooth that is covered with a dental crown is not immune to decay or gum disease. Continue to practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day, taking extra care around the dental crown where the gum meets the tooth. Also, rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash at least once every day.

We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about dental crowns and to schedule a visit with our dentist.

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]]> Knowing Which Dental Bridge Is Right for Your Mouth https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/knowing-which-dental-bridge-is-right-for-your-mouth/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:30:52 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=291 If you recently made the decision to have a dental bridge placed in your mouth, you may be wondering what your options are. Our team is going to give you a brief look at the three different types of dental bridges that are used by dentists today. Traditional Traditional bridges involve creating a crown for [...]

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]]> If you recently made the decision to have a dental bridge placed in your mouth, you may be wondering what your options are. Our team is going to give you a brief look at the three different types of dental bridges that are used by dentists today.

Traditional

Traditional bridges involve creating a crown for the teeth on either side of the gap and placing a false tooth or teeth between the crowns. Often times these crowns are called caps and can be supported by your natural teeth or by implants. The replacement teeth are attached to the crowns, which ultimately bridge the gap by filling the empty space.

Cantilever

This type of bridge is held in the mouth by one or more crowns on only one side of the space where teeth are missing. This dental bridge isn’t very common and is not recommended for the back teeth because the pressure and force can damage them or other teeth.

Maryland bonded

A Maryland bonded bridge, also called a resin-bonded or acid-etched bridge, consists of a metal or porcelain framework with wings on each side. These wings are bonded to the back of your existing teeth. The replacement or false tooth/teeth are also bonded to the metal framework.

Don’t let your smile suffer another day; please give our office a call today at 616-453-0002 to schedule an appointment or to speak with one of our staff members.

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]]> Improved Smiles with Dental Crowns https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/improved-smiles-with-dental-crowns/ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:42:24 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=287 Despite your best efforts, your tooth may become damaged or discolored. Because of an injury, your tooth may become chipped, cracked, or broken. Perhaps you have decay or a large dental filling that has severely weakened your tooth. In some cases, a tooth may be irregularly shaped or discolored. A patient with any of these [...]

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]]> Despite your best efforts, your tooth may become damaged or discolored. Because of an injury, your tooth may become chipped, cracked, or broken. Perhaps you have decay or a large dental filling that has severely weakened your tooth. In some cases, a tooth may be irregularly shaped or discolored. A patient with any of these dental problems can receive an improved smile by way of a dental crown. There is no need to suffer with any of these tooth problems for long.

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over your tooth to repair and strengthen it. Dental crowns are used by dentists to restore teeth. Dental crowns can restore or fix the shape, size, strength, or appearance of your tooth. Your dental crown can save your tooth by doing one or more of the following:

• Protect your tooth from breaking if it is weak
• Restore your tooth if it is broken or worn down
• Cover, protect, and support your tooth if it has a large dental filling
• Cover a tooth that is misshapen or stained
• Improve the appearance of a tooth

Ask our dentist about your options with a dental crown and how a dental crown can help you.

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