Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain dental crowns are durable coverings designed to add support and improve the appearance of teeth weakened by cavities, decay, or other structural damage. This dental treatment works to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible and is often used after root canals. With proper care, the strong porcelain material utilized to construct crowns can often last decades. At Cornerstone Dental, porcelain crowns are custom-designed by Dr. Beckwith, created in an advanced dental laboratory, shaded to match your natural tooth color, and attached with a strong cement for a comfortable fit that blends with your surrounding teeth.
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Dental Bridges
Patients who have a missing tooth or multiple missing adjacent teeth can successfully improve their smile with a dental bridge. Dental bridges are custom-designed for a comfortable fit and natural appearance. In addition, a dental bridge can restore lost function, improving a patient’s ability to chew or speak like normal. By eliminating a gap in the smile, patients can also reduce the risk of gum disease, improve occlusion, and prevent unwanted shifts in the bone structure of the face. Some patients who do not have sufficient bone density for dental implants choose a dental bridge as an effective alternative.
Dental bridges are crafted from a strong porcelain-based material and can be made to blend in seamlessly with your natural teeth. Unlike a removable denture, a dental bridge is permanently fixed in place for increased stability and durability. To fasten and support the dental bridge in place, porcelain crowns are attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. This procedure can typically be completed in two office visits.
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is a procedure designed to restore, repair, and enhance teeth that display signs of damage. Teeth that are affected by gaps, chips, discolorations, small cracks, or a worn-down appearance can be effectively renewed with cosmetic bonding treatment. The strong resin materials used in cosmetic bonding procedures provide a durable support structure for the affected tooth in addition to long-lasting results.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Up until the last several years, teeth affected by cavities and decay were typically treated with mercury (amalgam) fillings – leaving a noticeable metal appearance to the teeth. At Cornerstone Dental, we utilize what’s known as composite, or tooth-colored materials in all of our fillings procedures. Tooth-colored fillings are completely mercury-free, and once the filling has been applied to the tooth, it is virtually unnoticeable. These treatments allow you to strengthen the affected teeth, reduce the risk of developing further damage, and obtain an aesthetically-pleasing filling. Plus, tooth-colored fillings are eco-friendly, eliminating the risk that mercury can pose on your health and our environment.