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Why Choose Dental Crowns? | Tyngsboro Dentist

When we break or lose a tooth, we are forced to answer one question: do I fix it, or do I just deal with the loss? Your answer should always be to get it fixed. And the reasons go beyond aesthetics. Missing teeth can cause issues with your speech, eating and shifts the remaining teeth around as they try to naturally fill in the space. No, if you have a missing or broken tooth, have it looked at as soon as possible.

One of the treatment options that may be suggested will be a dental crown. A dental crown is a cap placed over a tooth to restore its strength and appearance. So, not only will no one know you’ve had an issue, but your new tooth will be much stronger. Need more reason? Here are ten…

Natural looking. Porcelain and composite dental crowns have the look and feel of natural teeth

Durable. They last up to fifteen years depending on their care

Stain-resistant. Crowns are made from porcelain

Cosmetic. Dental crowns improve the look of broken, cracked or discolored teeth

Non-slipping. Crowns are cemented or anchored in place, unlike dentures

Protection. Extra protect the tooth from further decay

Restorative. Restores your tooth to a full function

Comfort. Dental crowns and do not irritate gums like partial dentures

Speech. Missing teeth and dentures can affect speech. Crowns make speech sound clearer.

Confidence. Damaged, discolored or missing teeth causes confidence issues. Dental crowns help with that.

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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Keeping Our Smiles Bright | Tyngsboro Dentist

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When we practice proper dental hygiene, we are drastically lessening our odds of developing dental issues in the future. After all, taking a proactive approach to your dental health will only produce a healthy smile. But regardless of our dental care, our teeth can begin to look dingy and stained. Lots of factors can contribute to this happening, which is why stains generally have nothing to do with our daily care. Many times, it is our lifestyle choices that will cause stains to develop because the outer layers of your teeth get stained over the years by consumption of beverages with caffeine, soda, wine and smoking.

There is no reason to feel embarrassed by stained teeth – we can have them whitened by a variety of products. But when outside sources of staining are left to sit on the teeth while they wait to be brushed again, the dentin on your teeth becomes yellowish or darkened. That said, here is a list of contributing factors to yellowing, stained teeth:

  • Tetracycline based antibiotics used before the age of 8 years old
  • Excessive exposure to fluoride as a child
  • Internal bleeding due to trauma
  • Discoloration due to a health condition
  • Natural aging- as time goes by enamel gets thinner and thinner and will get a yellowish hue
  • Soda
  • Wine
  • Smoking
  • Caffeine

And now that you know how they became stained, here are some simple tips to slowing the process down:

  • Visit your dentist regularly for teeth cleanings
  • Rinse your mouth out with water several times throughout the day
  • Use toothpaste with whitening agents

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.