Bridges are dental appliances that replace lost teeth and can be either fixed or removable. They help maintain the shape of your face and reduce the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth.
A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth. In most cases, they are very natural and unnoticeable. They ‘bridge’ the gap where one or more teeth should be.
Crowns are synthetic teeth-like coverings that are designed to make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. They are necessary when a tooth is broken down and fillings are not able to solve the problem.
Sometimes called a cap, a crown covers and supports the tooth, protecting it from fracturing and concealing stained or damaged teeth. A crown can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left after a filling or root canal therapy.
Crowns also can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth form breaking or restore a tooth that has broken. They can be placed on natural teeth or dental implants.
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