No longer will crowns have to be considered unaesthetic. Newer porcelain crowns are now not only tooth colored throughout, they are very durable. These highly biocompatible materials blend into the smile better as there is no dark metal underneath to hide. This tends to eliminate any dark lines at the gum line. The lack of dark metal also allows more light to enter the tooth and reflect out naturally like a tooth.
A Veneer is a thin sheet of porcelain that is bonded to the front teeth to enhance the smile. Veneers can repair broken, stained or worn front teeth. Considered conservative as usually minimal tooth needs to be removed.
Oftentimes large silver fillings leave the tooth discolored and weak. But if there is still a good amount of healthy tooth, a porcelain Onlay is a great treatment choice. We describe it is as "a partial crown, for the missing part of the tooth". Usually done in one visit with our Cerec machine, that mills the restoration in 10-15 minutes. You get the strength of porcelain, with the conservative benefit of a filling.
Evidence keeps pouring in that a healthy mouth is the gateway to a healthy body. Bacteria that accumulate on your teeth cause gum disease and cavities; which will lead to tooth loss. Without proper chewing abilities our bodies struggle to digest foods; which is a strain on our bodies. But now we realize the bacteria that enter your bloodstream from untreated periodontal disease can cause kidney damage, low birth weight children, heart disease, and is linked to diabetes and other disease such as Alzheimer's disease.
Routine dental exams and cleanings are an important part of reducing the likely hood of these illnesses.