All-Porcelain Bridge

Permanent help for missing teeth! Some patients just do not want dental implants.  Some patients are not good candidates for dental implants for any number of reasons.  Or it may be that a patient wants something done right now for a better appearance, while still allowing something different to be done in the future. An all-porcelain bridge may be the […]

Can a cantilever bridge be used to replace your missing tooth? There are many ways to replace a missing tooth.  Most people would prefer to replace a missing tooth with something that feels like their own tooth, doesn’t have to come out of their mouth and something that doesn’t hurt their other teeth.  If you are missing a tooth and […]

Another name for a dental crown is a tooth ‘cap’.  Made out of a variety of materials including porcelain and gold, a dental crown covers and protects and/or changes the shape of the tooth or implant below it.  A dental bridge is composed of at least two dental crowns affixed to teeth or implants, and additional crown(s) and used to […]

Why is it that these days you can’t tell whether someone’s terrific smile is a gift of nature or has been revitalized by dentistry?  It’s because fabulous restorative materials like porcelains and ceramics are used to create veneers, crowns, and bridges that are so beautiful and translucent that they look just like natural enamel.  A talented ceramist can recreate color […]

If you have teeth that are damaged or missing, then you’re familiar with the challenges these may present. You may not be able to eat some of your favorite foods, many of which might be key ingredients of a nutritious diet. Missing or broken teeth may make speaking difficult in both professional and social settings. You may even be reluctant […]

One of the most common teeth to be missing is the upper lateral incisor.  (The most common missing tooth is one or more of the wisdom teeth)  Because a lateral incisor is in the front of the mouth, it is almost always an aesthetic concern when it is not present.  There are many treatment options to  replace a missing lateral […]

So What Is The Difference Between Crowns and Bridges? This is a good question and asked by many.  The term ‘crown‘ is used for a ‘cap’ that is placed over a tooth to make it stronger, modify the shape or color of a tooth.  Crowns are often needed when a tooth is broken down and there is not enough support […]

Cosmetic Dentistry including porcelain veneers and an all-porcelain bridge brings healthy beauty to this smile. Our patient was unhappy with her smile.  Her right lateral incisor tipped towards her lip and she was not happy with the color and shape of the other front teeth.  Additionally, the tipped incisor was loose and had almost no root remaining – see adjacent xray. […]