Dental Crowns & Bridges by Naperville Dentist Dr. Nitu Singh, DMD - Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentists in Naperville, Plainfield & Bolingbrook, Illinois (IL)

Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns and Bridges will have you smiling with confidence again. When significant decay threatens the life of a tooth, a crown or a bridge is one of the best forms of long-term protection. These restorations make the natural tooth stronger, protecting it from further damage for years to come. In addition to great function, you'll just love the way they enhance your smile.

Crowns

What is a crown? Crowns are a type of restoration that lies at or above the gum line. They are made out of Porcelain (dental ceramic), metal (gold or other metal alloy), or a combination of both. It's primary purpose is to restore tooth shape, strength and stability. A beautiful porcelain cap is placed to fit snugly over the tooth, instantly restoring it to it’s youthful beauty and integrity.

While porcelain is best for aesthetic beauty, for greater internal strength and durability, Dr. Singh may also use a porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restoration for grinding problems or occlusion issues (the healthy tension created by opposing teeth), particularly on molars. If you have any metal allergies, please notify Dr. Singh.

Bridges

Missing teeth can be embarrassing and problematic. They can also cause problems with bite alignment, allow surrounding teeth to drift out of place and increase the risk of gum disease. Replacing missing teeth with a bridge is easy, painless and a permanent, long-lasting solution. A fixed dental bridge is a permanent solution that will replace your missing tooth or teeth with ones that look and feel totally natural.

A bridge is a device that Dr. Singh uses to "bridge" a gap left by one or more missing teeth. A typical bridge consists of an artificial tooth, called a "pontic" attached to two adjacent crowns, called "abutments". By anchoring itself to neighboring teeth for added strength, a bridge is the ideal solution for teeth that have been extracted, knocked out or fallen out on their own.

The Expertise to Create the Perfect Solution

Before making any recommendations or deciding on any treatment strategy, Naperville dentist, Dr. Nitu Singh takes the time to listen to your symptoms and study your teeth. Why? We believe the best restorations come from keen evaluation. By the same token, the worst restorations arise from hasty decisions based on poor assumptions that overlook critically important factors.

Dr. Nitu Singh is fully committed to a meticulous understanding of your teeth, which includes: appearance, function, tissue compatibility and any relevant dental history. We exhaust every possible culprit, including occlusal pressure (the natural tension between teeth), appearance, function and tissue compatibility and past tendencies based on your medical history.

That means our Naperville and Plainfield dental patients leave happier then when they arrived - with relief from toothaches and healthier, more attractive teeth. Dental crowns and bridges will restore your teeth and smile to their original beauty and functionality. Call today for a thorough consultation with Dr. Nitu Singh.