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Dental Crowns and Bridges
When might you need a crown or bridge?
When you have a broken, lost, or heavily decayed tooth, your dentist
may recommend a crown or dental bridge.
Types of crowns
- The most common crown is a dental restoration that covers or replaces most or all the natural crown of a tooth.
- Another type of crown, an abutment crown, is an artificial tooth that supports a dental prosthesis such as a dental bridge.
Types of bridges
- A fixed partial dental bridge (or denture) is a prosthesis that replaces one or more missing natural teeth and is cemented to teeth or implants next to the missing tooth or teeth.
- A removable partial dental bridge (or denture) is a dental prosthesis, which the patient can remove, that replaces one or more missing natural teeth.
A dental bridge can help with chewing and speaking, as well as with maintaining the shape of your face and alleviating stress in your bite.
How can I reduce the cost of dental treatment?
Without a dental plan,
dental treatment can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Proper dental
care is vital, however, and can even affect your medical health. It should not
be ignored. If you believe you will soon need a crown, bridge, or other dental
procedure, you may want to consider a dental plan to help reduce your costs.
