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A bridge, also known as a fixed removable denture, is made to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges can be supported in any of three ways:By natural teethBy implantsBy a combination of teeth and implantsA traditional bridge is made by creating a crown for the teeth on either side of the space and placing a false tooth or teeth between the crowns. The crowns, sometimes called caps, can be supported by natural teeth or by implants. The false tooth or teeth are attached to the crowns and fill the empty space.Dr. Music can also offer you Valplast Flexible Partials, which contain no metal framework or clasps. This option requires no drilling and is comfortable and natural in appearance. Cleaning Valplast is a simple as rinsing it in warm water and wiping with a soft cloth.

A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.Crowns are a fixed prosthetic device and may be placed for several reasons. Usually, the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can’t replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. It may also be used to hold together parts of a cracked tooth or cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.

When you’re missing teeth, you may not feel comfortable eating or speaking. You might even avoid smiling in public. The good news is that dental implants can help. Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or all the teeth in your mouth. And when the work is finished, they look and feel like natural teeth.A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. It is placed through the gum and into the jawbone during oral surgery. Your jawbone fuses with the implant to provide a secure platform for a prosthesis (artificial tooth). If you are missing many teeth, several implants can be used to support a partial or complete denture.

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.

If your teeth are discolored, tooth whitening may help. “Whitening” is any process that makes teeth look whiter. So how do you go about whitening your teeth? How do you do it safely, quickly and affordably?Turn to the people you depend on for all your dental care, Dr. Music and Dr. Woock. They know more about your teeth and gums, your current state of health and the best ways to whiten your teeth.