| Cosmetic dentistry fixes cracked, worn, discolored or broken teeth |
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For over 100 years, dentists have been using silver-mercury amalgam fillings to restore decayed or broken teeth. The only other alternative was gold and that was too expensive for most folks.
Now there is a new and economical way to restore
teeth using tooth-colored resin fillings. The
resin is made up of glass particles in a plastic
matrix. TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA
bonds the putty-like material to the tooth with
a high-intensity light. This hardens the material
and allows it to be shaped and polished for
immediate use.
Once completed, the tooth has a natural appearance
and is actually stronger than before due to
the strength of the adhesive agent used to bond
the resin to the tooth. Resin restorations not
only look better, but they are stronger and
last longer than the old silver-amalgam fillings.
Please call our office at 619-446-6345
or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/
Mexico) with any questions you may
have about the benefits of resin restorations.
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| Tooth-colored restorations |
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For over 100 years, dentistry has restored teeth primarily with a material made of mercury and silver. It has done its job well, although we have had to live with its weaknesses. Those weaknesses consist of cracking teeth due to expansion of the material, and restorations turning black as the silver in the material corrodes.
Now we have many ways to provide tooth-colored
restorations at TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA.
We can use adhesives to bond tooth parts that
look and act like teeth. We can provide a bright,
healthy and strong smile with these exciting
new techniques in adhesion dentistry.
Please don't hesitate to call us at
619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020(
From Tijuana/ Mexico) if you believe
you would benefit from these advancements. TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA can help bring
a smile back to your face.
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| Cosmetic dental crowns |
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A Crown for a Tooth by TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA
Teeth are often restored with fillings of
silver or composite plastics. These materials
can often accomplish the aim of replacing
the part of the tooth that has been lost in
a strong and good-looking manner.
However, there comes a point where the damage
to the tooth has removed too much structure
to hold a filling. The restoration must be
done by a technique that will attach to the
remaining tooth, stand up under heavier use
and meet more elaborate cosmetic requirements.
The crown is the dental restoration that can
strengthen and restore the entire top of a
tooth. The crown can also be part of the attachment
of a fixed bridge for the replacement of teeth.
The tooth is strengthened because it is covered
from the outside with a casting of metal or
ceramic that will wrap up and splint the tooth.
The chewing of the tooth can be improved because
it can be reshaped to match more efficiently
with the opposing teeth. A crown can improve
cosmetics by the use of modern ceramic processes
that produce translucency and color that is
more natural than has ever been possible.
Please call our office at 619-446-6345
or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/
Mexico) for a cosmetic consultation.
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| Why have dental crowns? |
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The crown serves two important functions. First, it restores the appearance of your teeth and your face. If your tooth is severely decayed or cracked, the dentist will need to restore it prior to preparing a cap. Teeth also support the muscles in our faces, so anything less than a full tooth may affect the way you look.
Second, a crown will be the same size and shape as the natural tooth. As a result, it will keep your jaw and bite aligned; it will also make sure that other teeth don't shift locations or take on a greater share of the work of biting and chewing.
For more information on dental crowns, call
TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA at
619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020(
From Tijuana/ Mexico).
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| What are dental crowns made of? |
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At TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA
our dental crowns are most often made of gold
or porcelain. Crowns also can be made of stainless
steel, but those crowns are often temporary
and not designed for long-term wear. Porcelain
crowns usually are built on a metal base, which
fits snugly over the natural tooth. We will
choose a porcelain that matches the color of
your natural teeth.
Porcelain crowns usually are so carefully matched in color, they cannot be distinguished from your natural teeth. Many people choose porcelain crowns for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.
New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns in some cases. They have a beautiful life-like appearance and short-term studies support their success, with long-term trials ongoing.
Crowns also can be made of all gold. Some people
prefer not to use gold because it stands out
from the other teeth in appearance. At the same
time, if the crown is on a back molar, some
people feel the cosmetic issue is not a big
one. At TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA
we will discuss the types of materials available
if we recommend a crown.
Call us at 619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518
or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/ Mexico)
for a complete evaluation of your cosmetic needs.
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| Care of dental crowns |
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Regular brushing and flossing as you would your natural teeth will ensure that your crown will be in place for years to come!
Dental crowns that reflect light with a natural
healthy glow are now available at TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA.
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