A person who is missing teeth may be embarrassed on a daily basis. A lack of teeth interferes with the ability to eat properly, speak clearly and smile. Such standard activities as being asked on a date or interviewed for a new job bring on genuine levels of fear.
Ceramic Crowns in St George UT routinely refill open spaces in the mouth where teeth have been. Teeth that adjoin either end of the former tooth are filled down and readied to be capped. If necessary, a root canal procedure is performed, so a metal post can be implanted in the open space. This post will later hold the new pontic in place securely and invisibly.
Initially, a set of composite teeth will cover the area and become the replacement until the permanent Ceramic Crowns in St George UT are completed. These permanent teeth are matched for color and an identical resemblance to the natural teeth of the patient. During a series of appointments, the dentist will take the time to make sure they fit the patient in a comfortable manner. Should there be any issues, the crowns will be sent back to the lab to be perfected once more.
Crowns are just one aspect of cosmetic dentistry. They can be a part of a full dental restoration. Patients who have cracked or broken teeth may not need to have them capped at all. The dentist may prefer to apply porcelain veneers onto the surface of the tooth. These veneers look like real teeth and allow patients to see their smile updated within one to two appointments.
Often a deep sense of anxiety hinders a patient from attending to their dental needs. They may seriously require advanced dental work, but not be able to sit in the dental chair for more than a few moments at a time. A remedy for this is what is known as sedation dentistry. A patient can enjoy a “twilight sleep” and simply relax during their procedure.
A family dental practice offers some other benefits as well. Parents, children and grandchildren can be seen by the same dentist. The doctor gets to not only know not just one individual, but the entire family. To learn more about the Hatch & Jeppson Dental Group, visit their web pages.
