General Dentistry, Caps, Crowns, Bridges, Prosthodontics, and more…
General Dentistry, Caps, Crowns, Bridges, Prosthodontics, and more…
When you get prosthodontics, you expect that the crowns, bridges or caps will hold up better than your usual teeth. This isn’t necessarily the case, and one of the number-one reasons people need prosthodontics in the first place is because of self-induced damage to their teeth through clenching or grinding their teeth. We’re going to [...]
If you’ve decided you’d like to get your teeth whitened, there are lots of great ways to do that. But if you have crowns, bridges, caps or other prosthodontics in prominent areas of your mouth, you should consider a few options for keeping your whole smile consistent. When you have prosthodontics, they have been matched [...]
Even your natural teeth aren’t expected to last forever, so how long can you expect your crowns, bridges and caps will stick around? Depends on how skilled your general dentistry practitioner is and what kind of prosthodontics you have, but here are some general guidelines for each Crowns and Caps A dental crown can last [...]
As people learn to take better care of their teeth, many of the issues that plagued dental patients a hundred years ago are disappearing. Fewer people are losing their teeth than in previous generations; it’s uncommon to see someone in their thirties walking around with a missing tooth lost to decay or disease. In an [...]
Losing a tooth when you’re a child is kind of fun and exciting. As an adult, not so much. Missing teeth can leave you susceptible to gum diseases, compromise the integrity of your smile, and leave you lacking self esteem. The good news is that there are many prosthodontics solutions for missing or damaged teeth, [...]
If you’re like most people, you haven’t heard the term prosthodontics until your dentist brought it up. If you need a certain kind of dental procedure done, such as getting crowns, caps, bridges, veneers, dentures or other prosthetic teeth, a prosthodontist is your best choice. We’re going to explain what a prosthodontist does and how [...]
General dentistry should take care of your basic tooth-care needs, but sometimes neglect, accidents, or disease can cause irreparable damage to your teeth. Prosthodontics procedures can help you get a natural, healthy smile back, but what’s the difference between bridges and crowns and caps? Understanding the difference between these procedures can help you discuss your [...]
When you need new crowns, bridges, caps, cosmetic procedures, or veneers, you’re looking someone who specializes in prosthodontics. While many prosthodontics specialists also do general dentistry (as we do here at Penn Dentistry), not all general dentists offer prosthodontics. Here’s how to find a good practitioner. Get a Recommendation If you’re new to an area [...]