Enamel is even stronger than bones, but it has a crucial weak point: it has no living cells and cannot regrow or repair itself after being damaged. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with a cracked, broken, or decayed tooth. Instead, you can get a customized treatment plans for restorative dentistry in Rome, GA that covers the damaged area, allows the tooth to function normally, and restores your smile’s appearance from Dr. Weldon. Call today for a consultation if your smile has become injured or worn down.
A crown is placed around the entire surface of the tooth in order to protect it from further damage. This also helps hold together and strengthen weakened teeth. Most crowns are made out of ceramic nowadays because the material can be easily personalized to match the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth. Crowns are designed to withstand the forces of your bite and thus are extremely durable, typically lasting for several years with the right care.
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Fillings are typically used for small cavities and minor dental injuries. Silver amalgam used to be the standard for fillings, but they came at the cost of leaving a very conspicuous dark spot on the tooth. By contrast, tooth-colored fillings are made to blend in with the enamel so seamlessly that you can hardly tell that they’re even there. They’re made out of composite resin that can be easily molded into the teeth without making extensive alterations to the dental structure.
An individual crown or filling can repair a single tooth. What happens if all of your teeth need to be rebuilt? In these cases, it’s necessary to plan a full mouth reconstruction, which involves using a combination of restorations and prosthetics based on how many teeth are injured or missing. Crowns and fillings may be used to protect and restore your remaining teeth while implants, dentures, and bridges can be employed to fill in any empty space.
Weldon Dental of Rome can be found along Martha Berry Blvd NE, near the intersection of N 5th Ave and W 11th Street. We’re only minutes away from the Publix Super Market at Charles High Square, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, and Heritage Park. If you see Divine Salon & Spa or The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, you’re in the right place! We can’t wait to welcome you in soon and help you get started on a brighter, healthier smile.
