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Bridges
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. The benefits
can improve your appearance, maintain the natural shape
of your face and improve your dental health. They are made
from gold, gold alloys, porcelain or a combination of materials.
They can be "removable" or "fixed".
A fixed bridge is cemented into place and can only be removed
by a dentist. A removable bridge can be taken out of the
mouth by the patient for thorough cleaning.
Crowns
A crown can make a tooth structure stronger and improve
its appearance. It is usually recommended to cover and support
a tooth with a large filling or a cracked tooth. It can
also be used as a way to cover discolored or misshapen teeth.
Fillings
Tooth decay is caused by the buildup of bacteria in the
mouth, which creates acid that destroys tooth enamel.
A filling is a dental
restoration performed by a dentist after decay has been
identified and removed from a tooth. After the tooth has
been prepared, a material is placed in the tooth, then adjusted
and contoured to resemble the anatomy of the original tooth.
The materials used are amalgam, glass ionomer, resin ionomer
or composite resin.
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