Your teeth can change dramatically due to the effects of decay, impact trauma, and general wear and tear. The worst damage to your oral health, however, comes from inflammatory gum disease. This can cause irreversible damage to the integrity of the jawbone, and can even result in fractures on the actual tooth. Dental crowns and bridges in Beaverton, OR, offer a cost-effective option for complete cosmetic and structural tooth restoration.
At Teeth in 24, Dr. Heath A. Lampee has over 15 years of experience administering crowns and bridges to preserve the integrity of an existing tooth. Our dental crowns and bridges are made right here in-house in our state-of-the-art lab, from either porcelain or zirconia that blends perfectly with your natural teeth. A crown or bridge will allow you to enjoy a beautiful smile and eat the foods you love, without having to worry about pain or discomfort.
Crowns are basically custom-made caps that are glued on top of an existing tooth. They’re used to fix a damaged tooth, and they restore complete function and aesthetics, even in the event of advanced tooth decay. Crowns can also help reinstate the structure and integrity of a tooth after a root canal has been performed. Additionally, if porcelain veneers aren’t a practical option to cover severely stained teeth, crowns and bridges made right here in Beaverton, OR, can provide exceptional cosmetic results. First, the tooth that is going to receive the crown is shaved down on the top and sides, in order to make space for the tooth cap to fit. Next, Dr. Lampee will take a digital impression of the tooth and will create a temporary. You’ll wear the temporary crown until the final zirconia crown has been constructed, at which point you will return to Dr. Lampee’s Teeth In 24 Dental Practice for fit and placement of the final.
When a tooth is lost, adjacent teeth often shift into the open space created by the missing tooth. This can cause severe tooth misalignment, as well as malocclusion. Additionally, when a patient is missing a tooth in the lower jaw, teeth in the upper jaw can actually move down into that space when the mouth is closed. This places immense and prolonged stress on the teeth and jaw, and results in severe pain, discomfort, and long-term damage. Missing teeth also frequently cause decay in adjacent teeth, and open spaces can lead to bone loss and even changes in a patients facial bone structure, since the jawbone will collapse over time in the event of missing teeth.
A dental bridge is a cost-effective alternative to dental implants, and can be used to replace two or more missing teeth. Most of our bridges are made from a false tooth that is cemented in place between crowned teeth on either side of the open space. When bonding the false tooth to the crowned teeth (abutment), Dr. Lampee first sends the impression out to our state-of-the-art in-house dental lab, where we create the bridge. In addition to restoring complete oral function in the event of a lost tooth, a dental bridge in Beaverton, OR, corrects gaps in a patient’s smile, and prevents healthy teeth from moving and developing additional complications, such as malocclusion.
Dr. Lampee’s Teeth In 24 Dental Practice is proud to offer competitive pricing on all of our crowns and bridges in Beaverton, OR. Dental bridges and crowns can also qualify for payment with our third-party financing plans to help patients avoid out-of-pocket costs. When you receive a crown or bridge from the expert team at Dr. Lampee’s Teeth In 24 Dental Practice, you’ll enjoy completely renewed oral function and a beautiful smile that will last for years to come.
At Dr. Lampee’s Teeth in 24 dental practice in Beaverton, OR, our unrelenting devotion to patient care is at the core of everything we do. From the warm atmosphere of our lobby to the state-of-the-art technology in our treatment and diagnostic rooms, Dr. Lampee and the Teeth in 24 team continue to set and define the standard for dental care in Northwest Oregon.
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