How can we help you?
Information and education are the keys to good health. Just as we believe in continuing education for ourselves, we recommend that our patients learn about their dental health. We are always happy to discuss your care with you, and we will never perform a procedure until you’ve been informed about the procedure we are treating and have given us your approval to proceed.
If you have a question, take a look at this selection of questions we are often asked about our practice, the services we offer, and dentistry in general. If your question isn’t answered here or if you need more information, you are always welcome to give us a call or send us an email using our convenient online form.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
If your dentist discovers a cavity under your dental crown, there are a few ways to treat the situation. Your Royal Oak dentist will choose the best option for your specific situation.
Possibilities May Include:
- Re-treating and crowning
- A dental filling at the gum margin
- Crown lengthening
Sometimes, your dentist will suggest a root canal treatment and recrowning if the cavity is deep and complex. A root canal is a straightforward procedure that removes decay and infection from the tooth canal. It is typically crowned during a follow-up visit to restore tooth integrity.
Lowering Your Risks for Cavities Under the Dental Crown
Brushing and flossing your teeth between checkups is your best defense against decay beneath your dental crown. And it’s important to also clean the gums with your toothbrush, including near the margin.
If your crown is loose, debris can get between the gum and the restoration and even travel to the tooth. Therefore, always report an ill-fitting tooth crown to your Royal Oak dentist.
Finally, stay current on checkups and teeth cleanings, seeing your dentist every six months.
Quality Dental Crowns in Royal Oak, MI
To schedule an assessment with the dentist or if you have questions for our dental team, give us a call today.
After filling the tooth with a rubberlike dental material, the cavity must be fully closed. Closing the cavity and restoring the tooth serves a number of purposes. It protects the tooth from outside influences that could result in infection in the future. Restorations are typically immediately placed after endodontic treatment to prevent any chance of contamination that could result in infection or otherwise compromise the tooth.
It will also allow the tooth to function normally – so that it can chew, grind and bite. The end restoration is also responsible for restoring the tooth’s natural appearance.
Depending on the circumstances, a tooth can be restored using either a filling or a crown. A filling would be appropriate in the case that the access hole required to perform the root canal is relatively small.
Many teeth that must undergo endodontic treatment are affected by advanced decay or extensive injury prior to treatment, leaving large holes in the tooth that must be sealed and closed after root canal therapy is completed. To achieve this, a crown may be necessary.
A crown is a “cap” that covers the prepared tooth and restores the tooth to a natural appearance. A crown can be made from materials like metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or ceramic. The right material for you will largely depend on where the tooth is located in your mouth, your aesthetic preferences, and cost.
We customize your tooth crown or dental bridge in Royal Oak, MI, to complement your natural teeth. The restoration or prosthetic will be shaped and colored to blend seamlessly.
With the new materials available for creating crowns and bridges, it's highly unlikely that anyone will even know you've had dental work.
Unlike crowns and bridges made from metal or ceramic-fused-to-metal, all-ceramic crowns and dental bridges look realistic and blend in well with your natural teeth.
What Are Tooth Crowns and Dental Bridges?
A dental crown conceals tooth flaws, strengthens a weak tooth, and is used in tooth replacement (capping a dental implant or anchoring a dental bridge).
A dental bridge is a restoring tooth or teeth secured to natural teeth with dental crowns.
If you have a weak tooth or missing teeth, crowns and bridges are an excellent solution. And your Royal Oak dentist will let you know whether these restorations and prosthetics will work for your smile. Additionally, we provide all aftercare instructions and are happy to answer your questions.
Looking for a Bridge or Dental Crown in Royal Oak?
To learn more about tooth replacement and restorations, give us a call today to arrange a consultation with the dentist.
We serve all locations, including Royal Oak, Warren, Clawson, and Frankin, MI.
Your Royal Oak dentist offers a variety of tooth replacement options.
Your choice in tooth replacement depends greatly on your needs and goals. What's suitable for another person may not be right for you.
When you have your consultation with Dr. Chalasani, she'll discuss your options and the advantages (and disadvantages) of each one to help you make your decision.
Your options may include:
- Dental bridges, which can replace one or more missing teeth with ceramic lookalikes and are held in place using crowns, are fantastic. This is a fixed option that can only be removed by your dentist.
- Partials or dentures, which can affordably replace multiple teeth, are time-tested and budget-friendly options for tooth replacement.
- Dental implants, which look just like natural teeth and prevent bone loss, are the gold standard. Dental implants can be single or hold prosthetics like fixed dentures.
No matter the option you choose, we will work on a timeline that fits your budget and schedule.
Restore Your Smile with Your Royal Oak Dentist
A complete smile boosts confidence, restores bite, and promotes better oral health.
Call our Royal Oak, MI, dental office today to schedule your tooth replacement consultation with Dr. Chalasani.
We proudly serve Royal Oak and all surrounding locations.