There are many types of dental crowns. While we will help you decide which type is best for your needs before placing dental crowns, here’s a quick rundown of the different types of crowns available and their benefits. Metal Crowns Metal crowns are typically made of gold, silver, or porcelain. They are the most common type of crowns and have …
Same-Day Crowns
Better Looking Teeth In An Hour The use of CEREC® technology in dentistry has brought about plenty of benefits. A huge benefit of CEREC® technology is that dentists now complete in one hour and a single visit which previously required multiple visits to complete. This means no follow-up and no hassle!Take, for example, a dental crown. These dental restorations have plenty …
Porcelain Dental Crowns
When a tooth needs restoring to its former strength and capability, our team wants to ensure that they look as aesthetically pleasing as possible. Crowns are used when a tooth does not need to be completely removed but requires enough restoration to have a porcelain cap placed on top. Ford Dental Group uses porcelain crowns that look almost identical to …
Placing Dental Crowns
Are you thinking of getting dental crowns? Dr. Jonathan Ford at Ford Dental Group recommends opting for this treatment if you want to improve the appearance of decayed teeth or boost tooth function. Types Of Dental Crowns Dental crowns are small caps made to fit on top of your tooth. They are used to restore the damaged and decayed teeth …
Inlays and Onlays
At Ford Dental Group, we specialize in several restorative treatments designed to improve the structure, function, and aesthetics of a damaged tooth. While we still implement traditional restorations like fillings and dental crowns, we also offer inlays and onlays. Inlays and onlays, also known as indirect fillings, are conservative alternatives to dental crowns. We may recommend an indirect filling if …
Dental Crowns vs. Inlays and Onlays
When it comes to restoring teeth, Ford Dental Group offers some practical and affordable solutions, including inlays and onlays. Also known as indirect fillings, inlays, and onlays are dental restorations that are not offered at every dental office. We specialize in these restorations because we believe a conservative approach can be greatly beneficial to the future of your oral health. …
CEREC Restorations
The use of CEREC® technology in dentistry has brought about plenty of benefits. The main benefit of which is how the technology has enabled dentists to complete in one hour and a single visit what previously required multiple visits to complete.Take, for example, a dental crown. These dental restorations have plenty of uses and are one of the most popular …
Restorative Dentistry
At Ford Dental Group in Huntington Beach, CA, the health of your mouth is a main priority. When your teeth suffer, be it from decay or loss, you suffer. Decay destroys your teeth, causing you pain, and infections make it difficult to perform basic functions. It can also lead to tooth loss, which affects your ability to eat and speak. …
Cosmetic Dentistry
Your teeth serve many important purposes. One of their most important jobs is biting and chewing, allowing you to eat properly and stay healthy. They aid in speech by controlling air flow. Your teeth are also one of the first things that people notice about you. When your teeth are discolored, misshapen, damaged or missing, your ability to perform the …
3 Alternatives To Dental Crowns
Fitting crowns in the mouth is often costly and a dentist has to shave away a considerable amount of tooth surface. When you have damaged teeth, a dentist will inspect them to determine the severity of the damage. Crowns are an option if the damage to a tooth is severe. That being said, there are alternatives to crowns that are …