Fillings, Crowns and Bridges in West Bend

What Is a Tooth Filling?

Fillings are among the most common dental appliances. When the outer enamel shell of teeth is damaged through an accident or by tooth decay, holes known as cavities can form in the tissues and enamel of the tooth. Your dentist will remove all decayed tissue and damaged enamel before placing a filling into the tooth to replace the lost tissue. Your tooth filling can provide superior stability for your tooth while reducing the risk of subsequent issues with the same tooth.

What Is a Dental Bridge and What Is a Tooth Crown?

When teeth have been lost due to accidents or because of damage that can be caused by tooth decay, a tooth bridge is used to replace those teeth. Bridges generally consist of a framework that is secured to adjacent teeth and a pontic, or artificial tooth, that fits neatly into the gap left by missing teeth. Paradise Dental Professionals can provide you with affordable and practical solutions for your tooth bridge in West Bend.

Tooth crowns, on the other hand, are also known as dental caps because of the way in which they fit over teeth. Crowns are used to provide a protective shell for damaged or fragile teeth. Your crown will fit snugly over your natural tooth to allow you to bite, chew and apply pressure to your teeth without worries about further damage to your teeth.

Can Paradise Dental Professionals Help With Tooth Fillings, Bridges and Crowns?

The dental team at Paradise Dental Professionals can provide you with practical and positive support for all types of dental services, including fillings, bridges and crowns. We have experience in helping patients of all ages and can tailor a treatment plan that is precisely right for you and your needs.

What Will I Pay for These Dental Appliances?

While tooth filling cost is not usually an issue for our patients, we do offer silver amalgam fillings that are much more affordable than some other options. Issues regarding dental crown cost can also be mitigated by choosing a less expensive material for these dental appliances, especially for crowns at the back of your mouth. Our office can work with you to resolve issues regarding crown, filling or dental bridge cost and to help you achieve the best results possible for your appearance and for the health of your mouth.

Are There Different Types of Dental Fillings?

Fillings are usually available in gold, silver amalgam and tooth-colored composite or porcelain materials. For teeth that are visible when you smile or eat, tooth-colored fillings can provide a much more natural and attractive appearance for you or your family members. These options do cost somewhat more than amalgam fillings but are generally less expensive than gold fillings.

Are There Different Types of Crowns for Teeth?

Crowns are designed to stand up to chewing, biting and a considerable amount of pressure. This requires durable materials that may include porcelain-and-metal fusions, gold alloys and ceramics. The dentists at West Bend will work with you to determine the best and most practical solutions for crowns on back or front teeth.

Are There Different Types of Bridges?

The type of bridge chosen for your missing teeth replacement will depend on the position of these missing teeth:

• Cantilever bridges are used when there is only one viable adjacent tooth to which to connect. These types of bridges are not suitable for the back part of the mouth because they cannot stand up to intense pressure that can be generated while chewing your food.

• Traditional bridges are connected to adjacent teeth on both sides to provide the greatest durability and the most reliable support for artificial teeth. In most cases, crowns will be applied to the adjacent teeth to ensure the best connection points for attaching the bridge to these teeth.

What to Expect When Getting a Tooth Crown or Bridge

During your first appointments, our dentists will examine, measure and take impressions of your teeth to ensure the best possible fit for your crown or bridge. We will then fabricate your dental appliance and will call you when it is ready to apply. This will allow you to receive the best dental care for your needs in the West Bend area.

To make an appointment or to request more information from us, call Paradise Dental Professionals at (262) 208-5216 today. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you now and in the future.