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 …
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 …
Dental Bridge
Unfortunately, tooth loss is a part of life for millions of Americans. If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be wondering what to do next. At Ford Dental Group, we specialize in a number of tooth replacement solutions, including dental bridges. Regardless of which restoration you choose, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. …
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 …