Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Examination
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e believe that the best teeth are your own teeth. But sometimes, a tooth is badly damaged or lost. And, when teeth are missing, your cheeks tend to "fall in" making you look old and tired.
There are a number of ways to restore a badly damaged teeth and replace a lost teeth. The development of new materials end techniques has opened up some exciting new solutions which are fast becoming widely available.
Crowns
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You may need it if you have a root canal or a large filling in a tooth, or you have a broken tooth, or your tooth has not the right shape.
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Crowns can be made of metal or porcelain, or porcelain with metal inside for strength.
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They are strong and last for many years if you take good care of them.
Fixed bridges
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It can replace one or more missing teeth.
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It is held firmly in place by natural teeth on each side of the missing one(s).
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It can improve the way you look, bite, chew and speak.
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Bridge can last many years, if you take good care of it.
Removable dentures
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They are made of plastic or with metal as well.
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It replaces one or more missing teeth.
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You can take the removable denture out your mouth, for cleaning and at night.
Dental implants
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They are made of metal posts that are surgically placed in the bone under your gums.
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It is the best way to replace missing roots and support replacement teeth.
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In many cases, implant-supported teeth may look and feel more like natural ones.
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