Broken or missing teeth severely compromise your dental health, ability to chew, and confidence. Chewing and eating becomes a challenge with compromised teeth, and you may also feel embarrassed about smiling with damaged or missing teeth. The good news is that dental crowns and bridges are excellent solutions for compromised teeth and troubled smiles.
Dr. Hareid is well-equipped to help patients with missing teeth select the right tooth replacement option.
Restoring a lost tooth is important for promoting bite stabilization, proper tooth alignment, chewing function, and a confident smile.
Here are the options we offer for tooth replacement at Fox Valley Dental Center.
A bridge is an ideal tooth replacement for one or more teeth in a row. It's a fixed appliance that's anchored by crowns that attach to healthy teeth and support the prosthetic tooth in between.
It's made of durable ceramic porcelain that provides function and aesthetics.
A partial denture replaces multiple missing teeth, while a denture restores an entire arch. Both appliances are removable, with a partial using clasps to stay in place and a denture using suction.
Dental implants closely mimic a natural tooth by replacing the root and tooth. The implant, placed into the jawbone where it integrates over time, restores your root and then supports a restoration, replacing your tooth.
We can also use a few dental implants to support a bridge or denture, providing security, stability, and protection for your dental health.
Contact your team at Fox Valley Dental Center at (920) 731-7717 for more information about tooth replacement and dental implants in Appleton.
It happens in an instant—a sudden shift, an unexpected crunch, and the crown you've relied on for years betrays you. More than just a dental mishap, it's a crack in your confidence, a painful reminder of past procedures, and an unwelcome disruption to your carefully planned life. This moment, though unsettling, is just a temporary setback on your journey to oral health.
Your damaged crown isn't the end of your smile's story, but knowing what to do when it falls off or becomes damaged is essential.
If your crown falls off or breaks, it's best not to panic. Your dentist can either reattach or replace it and restore your smile. Here’s what you should do if your crown is damaged:
When you’re ready for quality dental care, consider Fox Valley Dental Center for all your oral health needs! To learn more about dental crowns or any of our other services, contact our dental office for a consultation or appointment.
You can reach us at (920) 731-7717.
Crowns are designed to cover a damaged, decayed, or fractured tooth entirely with a porcelain restoration designed and created to closely mimic your natural tooth. Ceramic porcelain is highly durable and customizable, so Dr. Hareid can shade it to match your teeth and blend it with your smile.
The crown fits over your remaining tooth like a cap, providing comfortable chewing function you can rely on and trust.
Dr. Hareid might suggest a crown in these situations:
Dr. Hareid uses the best materials and works with a trusted dental lab to create beautiful and durable dental crowns in Appleton.
Dr. Katie Hareid has a passion for people! She says, "As a dentist, I get to see my patients pretty regularly, so I get to know them. I enjoy being able to "catch up" with them and hear how things are going in their lives."
She is passionate about being a dentist, enjoying the mix of science and art that dentistry requires. She combines her skills with her creativity to deliver smiles that patients can be proud of and feel good about.
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A dental bridge can be an ideal tooth replacement solution if you are not a candidate for dental implants or don't want implant surgery. A bridge replaces one or more adjacent teeth with prosthetic teeth anchored by dental crowns on both ends that attach to healthy teeth.
Also made of ceramic porcelain, Dr. Hareid customizes your bridge to complement your smile naturally and restore your chewing function.
Today, I had my second crown put in by Dr. Katie. It was amazing. I was terrified because of the last experience I had getting a crown, but this was like night and day. I highly recommend Dr. Katie amd Fox Valley Dental Center. The staff are also wonderful!
- Barbara
You may be surprised to learn that getting a crown or bridge is a similar process. Either restoration requires two appointments with Dr. Hareid and two or three weeks to complete.
During your first visit, Dr. Hareid prepares your tooth (or teeth) for restoration, taking impressions and making temporary versions you can wear while the dental lab creates your final restorations.
The dental lab takes two to three weeks to complete your custom restorations. When they're finished, you'll return to Fox Valley Dental Center to have Dr. Hareid permanently place your restoration.
After placing your crown or bridge, she'll make any needed adjustments to ensure that you enjoy all the functions you had before. Then, you'll be ready to enjoy your restored smile.
Everyone hopes to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime, but if the time comes and you need either a dental crown or bridge, the dental team at Fox Valley Dental Center can guide you through the process and work to restore your smile and oral health.
Dental crowns protect a damaged or compromised tooth, while dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth. So, how do dental crowns and bridges improve your oral health? Keep reading to learn more.
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Don't struggle with a compromised or missing tooth any longer! Learn more about your treatment options and restore your smile by booking an evaluation with Dr. Hareid.
Call (920) 731-7717 to schedule an appointment or request one online.