When someone is asked to think about different types of false teeth, many people can only come up with dentures. While dentures are probably the most popular type of false teeth, they are not the only kind of false teeth. Hernando Beach residents should know about the different types of false teeth options, because there is a good chance that you may need some in the future. Some types of false teeth only correct one tooth, while other types of false teeth correct a few teeth. As dentures would imply, you do not need to have all your teeth removed in order to have false teeth in your mouth.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are an interesting type of false teeth. Hernando Beach residents should know that dental bridges can be implanted to help one missing tooth, but more often it is more. Dental bridges are a much less invasive option than getting full on dentures. A bridge is made up of two or more dental crowns on each side of the section of teeth that were removed and replaced with the false tooth. Dental bridges can last for many years if they are taken care of properly, and they can help people who are having issues with speaking and chewing food properly.
Dental Crowns
Apart from dentures, dental crowns are probably just as common as false teeth. Hernando Beach residents might need to get a dental crown for one of their teeth if it has been damaged in some way, such as extensive tooth decay. Without a dental crown, it can be extremely painful trying to do regular actions like chew food or brush your teeth. Dental crowns can be made from different materials. Some older crowns will be made out of different types of metal, while modern crowns it is more common to see them made out of porcelain or ceramic. These materials look so much more like real teeth that some people have a hard time distinguishing them.
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