A Healthy Smile Dentistry in Florham Park, NJ can provide patients with all of their restorative dentistry needs. This includes dental crowns for both restorative and cosmetic reasons, as well as dental bridges to fill in any gaps left by missing teeth. We can restore your smile to look like one you had before any damage, or to a smile you have always desired. We will also ensure that your teeth are functioning well so you can eat at ease.
Dental crowns are caps for your teeth. They are generally used to cover a large filling, root canal, or damaged tooth. This will restore the function of your tooth as well as protect it from further damage. Dental crowns are also used for cosmetic reasons. If your teeth suffer from harsh stains that do not respond to whitening treatments, dental crowns can restore the appearance of your teeth. Since dental crowns are made out of ceramic material, they are stain resistant.
The procedure for dental crowns is quite simple. First, Dr. Gohard will do any procedures that need to be done to your teeth. She will then take impressions of the tooth to be sent to the lab. While waiting for your permanent crown, you will have a temporary crown put in place to hold you over. The lab will construct a ceramic dental crown to fit your tooth and shape of surrounding teeth perfectly. When it is done, it will be sent back to Dr. Gohard, where she will cement the permanent crown to your tooth.
Dental bridges are a cost effective solution for replacing missing teeth. If you have a missing tooth, you may be a candidate for dental bridges. Of course, we recommend dental implants as your first option because they maintain bone mass in the jaw, although they can be quite costly. If you have decided that a dental bridge is the most cost effective and efficient solution for your missing tooth, we will go forth with the procedure.
If you are in need of restorative dentistry work for your stained, damaged or even missing tooth, you may be a candidate for dental crowns or dental bridges. Contact our dentist office in Florham Park, NJ by calling 973-377-2222 or by visiting our contact us page to fill out our online contact form. We look forward to restoring your smile!
The procedure is quite simple. Dr. Gohard will examine your mouth to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. If your bridge is going to be noticeable, we recommend you achieve your preferred level of whiteness on your teeth first. The porcelain/ceramic material that we use to make your bridge is bleach resistant. Therefore, it will stand out if you whiten your teeth after your procedure. We will create the bridge according to your surrounding teeth color. Dr. Gohard will prepare your teeth by shaving down the teeth adjacent to the gap in order to prepare for the crowns that will connect the bridge. Impressions will be taken and you will be fixed with a temporary bridge. Once returned from the lab, Dr. Gohard will cement the crowns to your teeth. The bridge will be complete and your smile will look like you were never missing a tooth
Dental crowns and dental bridges require the same amount of care as your real teeth. You will need to brush twice daily, as well as floss regularly in order to keep your mouth free of gum disease, which can cause your dental crown or dental bridge to fail. The only way your crown and bridge can be harmed is if it falls victim to physical harm. This can include taking a blow to the face, or experiencing grinding or clenching of your teeth. Ask Dr. Gohard about mouth guards if you play contact sports or grind or clench your teeth. A mouth guard will protect your restoration and the rest of your teeth.
Whether you already have missing teeth or you are visiting our dental office and find out that dentures might be a good option for you, every patient may experience a different type of preparation for dentures. First, Dr. Gohard will examine your mouth to see if you need to have any additional teeth pulled before beginning the dentures procedure. If you have only a few remaining teeth and their future doesn’t look promising, we might recommend having them pulled.
Once Dr. Gohard has declared you a good candidate for dentures, she will provide you with a pair of temporary dentures to wear until your permanent ones arrive from the lab. If you recently had teeth pulled, we will need to wait until your gums completely heal to take impressions for your permanent dentures. While you wait for your permanent pair to return from the lab, you will wear temporary dentures which will help you get used to the feeling of wearing them daily. Once your gums are healed from any extractions you had, our dentist in Florham Park will take impressions of your gums.
When your permanent pair of dentures return from the lab, Dr. Gohard will have you try them on to confirm that they fit correctly. If necessary, she will make adjustments so they fit more comfortably. Once the fit is right, you can be on your way.
