Why Do I Need Dental Crown?

Sometimes, a traditional white filling may not the best option for restoring your teeth.

A full Dental Crown may be recommended for teeth with fillings where the filling exceeds the natural remaining tooth structure. In addition to large fillings, teeth that have undergone root canal therapy along as well as teeth that suffer from reoccurring tooth decay can also benefit from Dental Crowns.

How All Ceramic Dental Crowns are Made

Your appointment for your dental crowns will first involve shaping your tooth to fit your new crown. A detailed impression of the teeth is then sent to our dental laboratory, where your custom crown is created by our professional lab technician.

Our Dental Crowns are custom made using a variety of materials. We use ceramic porcelain; Zirconia based porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, full cast metal and traditional gold dental crowns. The best type of crown for your situation is determined based on a variety of factors such as aesthetics, where the crown is placed in your mouth, your dental habits, oral conditions such as teeth grinding, and, of course, your, personal preference. A complete diagnostic assessment will determine the best type of dental crown for your situation.

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is very similar to a dental crown and is used as a restorative dental treatment to replace one or more missing teeth in the same area. A Dental Bridge not only restores the function of your teeth, but it also prevents the surrounding teeth from drifting out of position and into the space created by the missing teeth.

There are many types of dental bridges available, and the best option for you depends on your specific situation. Our Dental Team will thoroughly examine your teeth to identify the best type of dental bridge for your situation.

Is a Dental Bridge Right for Me?

The best candidate for a dental bridge is someone with one or more missing teeth and healthy gum and bone tissues in the area where the dental bridge will be placed. A dental bridge does require special attention to hygiene at home, including regular flossing underneath the bridge to remove food and plaque. We will monitor how your dental bridge is functioning during your regular dental visits and hygiene appointments.

Learn More about our Bridges

We understand your smile is important to you. Replacing missing teeth with one of our bridges helps improve the function of your teeth and helps to improve your overall health and wellness.

Contact us today at (403) 652-2182 or use our contact form to request an appointment to learn more about the dental services offered at High River Dental!

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front of your tooth to improve the colour, look, and shape of the teeth. If teeth are chipped, misaligned or are beginning to wear, porcelain veneers are a great option to protect compromised teeth from additional damage all while restoring or enhancing their original appearance.

Porcelain Veneers used to correct teeth with issues such as:

• Staining and discoloration
• Improve the appearance of crooked and misaligned teeth
• Lengthen teeth that appear short
• Close spaces or gaps between teeth
• Completely change the dynamics of your smile

Porcelain Veneers — The Smile of Your Dreams!

Porcelain veneers are designed to fit over the front surface of teeth. Our Dental Team will consult with you in order to transform your smile. Porcelain veneers can conceal any and all of the imperfections you may have. Porcelain veneers are also used to camouflage cosmetic problems on teeth that have a relatively correct natural size, shape, and alignment. At times, white fillings may be used in addition to porcelain veneers to recreate your smile.

Prior to porcelain veneer treatment, it may be necessary for you to undergo professional teeth whitening treatments in order to match the new veneers to your existing teeth.