Extractions, Crowns, Bridges & Laser Dentistry in Barrie

Crowns and Bridges: When Are They Needed?

Oral accidents and issues can happen to anyone. So if you have damaged or missing teeth, dental crowns and bridges can be a permanent solution. Here is some information about each dental service from your friends at Dr. Yan’s Dental Care:

• Crowns: The purpose of a crown is to act as a protective cover for a damaged tooth. A crown is designed to cover the entire portion of your tooth, basically becoming the new outer surface of your tooth. Among the benefits of a crown include, protection against further damage and breakdown of tooth structure, improving functions like eating and speaking, as well as facial structure and more!
• Bridges: If a tooth is lost or removed, there is more to worry about than just unsightly gap. It can also cause loss of bone in the jaw, added strain on nearby teeth, and even affect speaking and eating. To prevent these issues, a dental bridge may be utilized to create a “bridge” between adjacent teeth and fill in gap. Bridges are custom made and are hardly noticeable because they restore the natural shape of teeth and provide the correct bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.

Laser Dentistry: Is it Right for Me?

Laser dentistry has grown in popularity in recent years because it allows for treatments to be more precise and in some cases less painful. Dental lasers can be used to prepare a tooth for a filling, reshaping soft tissues, remove tumors, whitening and more. Among the benefits of dental lasers include:

• Quicker healing and regeneration of tissue
• Natural tooth preservation
• Lessen instances of bleeding during and after procedures
• Lessen the need for anesthesia, stitches and sutures
• Less of a chance of bacterial infections after procedures

Want to see if laser dentistry is right for you? Contact Dr. Yan's Dental Care today!