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Crowns & Veneers Q&A

What are crowns and veneers?

Crowns and veneers are dental restorations and cosmetic treatments that improve the function and overall appearance of your smile. OneSource Dental of South Tampa also offers dental bridges to fill gaps left by missing permanent teeth.

Crowns

Dental crowns look like your natural teeth. They are caps that your dentist bonds over the entire surface of a treated tooth. Dental implants anchor implant-supported crowns to replace missing or extracted permanent teeth.

Veneers

Dental veneers are dental shells that the OneSource Dental of South Tampa team bonds to the front of your natural teeth to improve their look and feel.

Bridges

Dental bridges also fill gaps left by missing permanent teeth. They contain artificial teeth attached to two crowns, or multiple implant-supported crowns attached together.

What are the benefits of crowns and veneers?

If you have decaying, imperfect teeth, crowns and veneers offer you teeth that are:

  • Aesthetically pleasing
  • Whiter
  • Less gapped
  • Stronger
  • Longer-lasting
  • Even-shaped
  • Perfect

Crowns and veneers improve the look of teeth that are gapped, misshapen, weak, discolored, chipped, or cracked.

OneSource Dental of South Tampa offers same-day crowns and bridges using an in-house milling machine, so you can reap the benefits of beautiful teeth after just one appointment. 

Are crowns or veneers right for me?

The OneSource Dental of South Tampa team discusses your oral health history, symptoms, and desired results before tailoring your treatment plan. They examine your gums and teeth and review the results of your dental X-rays, before creating a personalized restorative dental treatment. 

What should I expect when receiving crowns and veneers?

During crown or veneer placement, your dentist digitally scans your mouth and creates custom-fitted crowns, bridges, or veneers. They numb the treatment area, remove any decay, reshape your natural teeth if needed, and bond crowns and veneers to the affected teeth.

If you’re a candidate for implant-supported crowns or bridges, you first require implant placement, which involves inserting metal tooth roots into your jaw and attaching a crown or bridge to replace missing permanent teeth.

After the procedure, you can enjoy your gorgeous smile. Take good care of your newly restored teeth by not chewing on ice or other hard objects, brushing after meals, flossing daily, and seeing your dentist every six months for dental exams and cleanings.

To learn more about same-day crowns and veneers at OneSource Dental of South Tampa, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.