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When Are Crowns and Bridgework Needed?

By Fatemi Family Dentistry
October 23, 2017
Category: Dental Procedures
Tags: Bridges   dental crowns  

Crowns and bridgework are two very common dental procedures which can help many people in various situations. Find out more dental crowns and bridgesabout crowns and bridges with Dr. Ali Fatemi at Fatemi Family Dental Care with locations in Lexington Park and Gaithersburg, MD.

When are crowns or bridgework needed?

  • Crowns: This versatile dental restoration is helpful in various situations. Dentists often use crowns after a root canal to stabilize the large filling left behind in the tooth. While the filling material is strong and durable, a dental crown is an added layer of protection to the tooth’s natural structure. Crowns can also fall under the cosmetic facet of dentistry, improving the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth to better fit into your smile. In situations where a tooth is worn or damaged, a dental crown can restore its biting surface, improving the efficiency of eating and chewing.
  • Bridgework: A dental bridge can replace a missing tooth by “bridging” the gap between the two healthy teeth on either side. Bridgework can be either removable or permanent, depending on your preference and your situation. Removable bridges use metal clasps on either side of a prosthetic tooth to hold the bridgework in place. A permanent bridge uses dental crowns on either side, anchoring onto the healthy teeth and remaining permanently in the mouth. Unlike other tooth replacement options like dental implants, bridges lie above the gumline and rest on its surface.

Crowns and Bridgework in Lexington Park and Gaithersburg
Crowns and bridges can benefit patients in many situations. However, your dentist is your best source of information on these restorations and whether they are right for you and your teeth. In some situations, other treatments may better suit your needs.

For more information on crowns and bridges in the Lexington Park and Gaithersburg, MD areas, please contact Dr. Fatemi at Fatemi Family Dental Care. Call (301) 737-4747 to schedule an appointment in Lexington Park, MD and (301) 740-2686 to schedule an appointment in Gaithersburg, MD today!

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Restore Your Natural Smile with Crowns and Bridges

By Fatemi Family Dentistry
August 14, 2017
Category: Dental Procedures
Tags: Crowns   Bridges  

Restore Your Natural Smile with Crowns and Bridges

In the past, if you had a broke, chipped or missing tooth your options were always minimal.  With advancements in dentistry, your dentist in Gaithersburg and Lexington Park, MD can now provide you with improved treatments to restore your natural smile.  Two of the most popular procedures for restoring your smile are the installation of dental crowns or dental bridges. By visiting Fatemi Family Dentistry, we can help you restore your smile once and for all. 
 
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over your damaged tooth to restore its size, shape, strength and appearance. A crown can be used to cover a misshapen or discolored tooth, protect a weak one, restore a broken or chipped tooth, or to support a dental bridge. Once the crown is installed, it will completely cover the visible portion of your tooth above the gum line.
 
While dental crowns are designed to restore teeth that are misshapen, discolored, chipped or broken, a dental bridge is designed to help replace a missing tooth. A dental bridge is made up of an artificial tooth, or teeth, that is anchored on either side by crowns.  To install a bridge, your Gaithersburg and Lexington Park dentist will begin by anesthetizing the area around the bridge and then filing down the two teeth that will receive crowns. Next, he or she will take an impression and send it to a dental lab, where your permanent bridge will be constructed in two to three weeks.
 
If you have a damaged or missing tooth, contact Fatemi Family Dentistry for further diagnosis and treatment planning.  With help from your dentist in both Gaithersburg and Lexington Park, MD, you can restore your natural smile with crowns and bridges. 
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