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When the Bridge Goes Out | Tyngsboro Dentist

scared of root canal endodonticsWhen we get some type of dental implant to fix our smile, we assume that if we follow the given care instructions, our smile will look fantastic going forward. The problem is, sometimes they don’t. When we have lost one or more teeth, a dental bridge may be the treatment needed to repair the issue. And because you are going to have replacement teeth, a dental bridge is a cosmetic dentistry piece that we are ensured will last for decades on end. However, while the endurance and longevity of such a tool is great, it will eventually need some replacement or repair.

So, if we take care of our daily dental hygiene, what causes a dental bridge to fail? Most dental bridges are made of ceramics or porcelain fused to an underlying metal frame and lacking oral care can cause the products to fail. Bacteria can enter under the bridge through the crowns and manage to produce decay in the abutment teeth. Abutment teeth may cause fractures.  As far as the bridge goes, the bridge itself may eventually break.

And if you find that your dental bridge has begun to give you problems, it’s time to contact your dental professional to take a look. Dental bridges need to be fixed as soon as you notice chips, cracks and/or feel pain or sensitivity while chewing or brushing it. If you neglect to get it fixed, you won’t develop further issues. Proactive behavior will allow for less work to be done!

Call Tyngsboro dentist Dr. James Yankowskas for a consultation at 978-649-7773. Also, visit our website at tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro and all surrounding areas.

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Renew Your Smile with CEREC | Tyngsboro Dentist

When looking for a smile makeover, you will find that there are many ways cosmetic dentistry can come into play. One way your dental professional may suggest your dental plan include CEREC® dental restorations. Before CEREC, it would take multiple visits and surgeries. With CEREC, doctors can quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings, saving patients time and inconvenience because it is the world’s only system for restoration fabrication in one office visit. For the patient this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care. So not only are you getting a new smile, you but it can all happen without multiple dental visits.

A tooth-colored restoration means no more silver fillings or discoloring smiles. The filling is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive, and plaque-resistant. We no longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a lab. Because of this, the traditional second visit has been eliminated.

So how is it done? Your damaged tooth is prepared and a 3D photograph, then we use computer-aided design CAD software to create the restoration digitally. Using a single block of porcelain that is color-matched to your current tooth shade, the digitally designed restoration is sent to a milling machine where your restoration is cut. The milling process usually takes about 15 minutes per restoration. Once the restoration is finished being milled, it is fitted onto the prepared tooth and adjusted until the bite is accurate. And off you go – just like that.

This procedure is great for crowns, veneers and the replacement of old fillings to give you the longest-lasting, best-looking restorations so ask about CEREC at your next visit.

Call Tyngsboro dentist Dr. James Yankowskas for a consultation at 978-649-7773. Also, visit our website at tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro and all surrounding areas.