If you recently broke a tooth or are facing a dental extraction, you likely have a number of concerns about the health and appearance of your smile. Our Arthur Street Dental team is here to help you find a solution that works best for you.
Not only do we provide tooth-coloured dentistry, which looks natural, but we also recognise that each patient is an individual who has their own goals for their smile.
Dental crowns and bridges are two common dental restorations designed to protect your oral health. Dr Justin Ward is experienced in creating the type of durable and attractive dentistry that gives patients confidence in how they look and the ability to enjoy the foods they love.
Are you ready to improve your smile with dental crowns and bridges at our Coffs Harbour, NSW dental clinic? The following questions should help you make an informed decision for your oral health.
Deep decay or a fractured tooth can result in compromised structure. A dental crown, or cap as it is sometimes called, is different than a filling because it not only seals the tooth, but completely covers the entire tooth. A dental crown absorbs much of the force from chewing.
At our Coffs Harbour dental clinic, we prioritise patient comfort. After completely anaesthetising your tooth, Dr Ward or Dr Staudinger will gently remove any signs of decay along with any damaged tooth structure. They will take a mould of your tooth and match the shade of your smile, so your final restoration blends in with the rest of your teeth seamlessly.
Our trusted dental lab will design your crown based on the mould we provide. While you wait for your permanent crown to be fabricated, Dr Ward or Dr Staudinger will place a temporary crown on your tooth to protect it in the meantime. Once we receive the crown back from the lab, you will come in so our dentists can permanently attach it to your tooth and make any final adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit.
With proper oral care, your dental crown can last 10 or 15 years, or even longer.
A dental bridge is essentially three crowns joined together to span the gap of a missing tooth. Some patients choose a dental bridge as a tooth replacement option instead of an implant. They often make this choice to avoid surgery, which is required to place the implant in the jaw. They may also choose to avoid an implant when they don’t have enough bone mass to support an implant and would require a bone graft procedure before the placement.
However, a dental implant may also be used to hold a bridge in place, so it’s also possible to use the tooth replacements in conjunction.
Dr Justin Ward at Arthur Street Dental can examine you in our Coffs Harbour dental practice to determine whether a dental bridge is the best option for your tooth replacement. During your exam, he will discuss your smile and oral health goals with you and answer any questions you may have about our various tooth replacement options.
If you decide together that a dental bridge will offer you the best solution for your missing tooth or teeth, we can move forward with creating your customised dental bridge.
For patients who have teeth missing near Coffs Harbour, we offer dental bridges and other solutions for replacing teeth. We want to help you restore the function and beauty of your smile, and we hope you will come to see us. We invite you to call (02) 6652 1677 to arrange your visit to Arthur Street Dental.
A dental crown in Coffs Harbour has a lot of important uses across dentistry. It is a tooth cover designed to look like your natural teeth in shape and colour.
If you have a root canal treatment or trauma to your tooth, your dentist may opt to treat the tooth and restore it with a dental crown. The crown absorbs your bite impact and helps prevent fracture to the underlying tooth. This allows you to chew with confidence. In this case, a dental crown prevents you from losing the tooth.
A dental crown also tops a dental implant post and acts as your replacement tooth. A dental implant is a prosthetic tooth root that relies on a dental crown for full function and aesthetics.
A tooth crown can also conceal tooth flaws like discolouration, small chips or shape abnormalities. In some cases, it can also lessen gaps or spaces between teeth.
If you have a dental bridge, you may notice that tooth crowns on either side of this bridge have secured it to healthy neighbouring teeth.
You care for your crown through brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist on time for dental exams and teeth cleans.
If you have a broken tooth or would like more information, we are here to help. We invite you to schedule an appointment online.
When a cavity is filled, the decayed portion of the tooth is first removed to make room for the filling. Often with larger cavities—particularly those in the back of the mouth in the molars—quite a bit of the tooth structure must be removed. Over time, fillings can start to fracture. Replacing the filling is often not an option because too much of the tooth structure has been compromised.
A dental crown will strengthen the tooth, extending the life of the tooth in question for many years. You will be able to bite down and chew confidently on your new dental crown.
At our Coffs Harbour, NSW dental clinic, we always respect the decisions of our patients. After all, we understand it is your smile. We believe in the importance of patient education to help you make good decisions about your oral health. To that end, we will answer your questions and offer information to help you make an informed choice that works best for you.
It is important to recognise that opting to avoid treatment for a broken tooth may lead to a painful dental emergency or even require an extraction in the future. If other alternatives exist, Dr Ward will be happy to discuss those with you.
Dr Justin Ward is a General Dentist and Principal at Arthur Street Dental since 2009. Born in Queensland, Dr Ward spent his final education years in Brisbane, before moving to ...
Dr Eric Jun is a passionate and caring dentist who graduated from Griffith University. With a year of experience in the field, Dr Jun recently joined our practice, bringing with ...
Our hygienist, Kellie, is originally from the Tweed Coast and attended Newcastle University to earn her Bachelor of Oral Health degree.
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A root canal removes the living portion of the tooth root, which is called the pulp of the tooth, when there is an infection. Once this is removed, there is no longer a nerve or blood supply in the tooth root, so the body will no longer send nutrients to the area. This usually causes the tooth structure to become brittle and at a high risk of cracking or fracturing. A dental crown placed over the remaining tooth strengthens it, ensuring that you can chew on the tooth comfortably. A root canal combined with a dental crown can save your tooth for many years to come.
Facing a dental extraction or losing a tooth due to trauma leaves a space in your smile. A dental bridge is an alternative to dental implant treatment that will complete your smile without the need for surgery.
The process of creating a dental bridge is quite similar to that of a crown because two crowns will be placed on adjacent teeth to support an artificial tooth in place. Like dental crowns, we design a bridge to match your natural teeth for aesthetic purposes.
There are also instances when we can use one tooth to support your bridge or a metal framework to attach directly to teeth. Our dentists will go over all your options with you during your exam at our Coffs Harbour, NSW dental clinic.
When there is a gap in your smile left by a missing tooth, this can lead to a host of other problems. Because there is now an empty space, your remaining teeth tend to shift to fill in the space. Imagine a bookshelf and what happens when a book is removed; the other books lean to fill in the gap. When this happens in your mouth, it may negatively impact your bite and your appearance as well as expose roots, which causes sensitivity. One missing tooth that is not replaced also tends to lead to more missing teeth.
If you are uncertain about a dental bridge, we will be happy to discuss other options and help you come to a decision that works best for you.
You won’t need to do anything special to take care of your dental crown. Dental crowns require normal brushing and flossing to keep the crown as well as your teeth and gums healthy. Be sure to continue visiting our Coffs Harbour, NSW dental clinic regularly as part of maintaining your overall oral health. Your crown won’t develop cavities, but bacteria can sneak in below the crown and cause problems. Gum disease is also a possibility, so it’s a good idea for your dentist to check your gum health at bi-annual check-ups.
Your dental bridge will require some extra attention because it can be somewhat challenging to remove food particles that get lodged beneath the bridge. We can go over your options, which include a special dental floss and brush to keep the area around the bridge clean.
We warmly welcome you to contact our Coffs Harbour, NSW dental clinic to arrange an appointment or discuss the services we offer at Arthur Street Dental, including dental crowns and bridges.
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