Damaged or missing teeth are a concern many of us will have to face at one point in our lives. Good dental habits can often help prevent these situations, but when they do occur you can depend on your Port Orchard, WA, dentist to restore and improve your smile. To learn more about how crowns and bridges can help, contact Dr. Ronald Schoepflin and Dr. Jason Shirley of Schoepflin Dental Excellence.

Protecting Your Smile

Teeth that have been injured may require a crown not only to give your tooth back its original appearance, but also to restore your ability to bite, and to protect it from future damage. They are also used to fight against decay when cavities are too large for dental fillings.

Root Canals

A root canal is an often misunderstood procedure, its role is to alleviate pain, not cause it, and halt infection to save your tooth. To accomplish this, your doctor removes the infected soft tissue, which requires that they create access at the top of your tooth. Because a large portion is removed, your tooth will need protection from a crown to complete the restoration.

Restoring Your Smile

Teeth cannot always be saved, it's an unfortunate reality of dentistry. But they can typically be replaced, often by using a dental bridge. A bridge anchors a replacement tooth, or several, in between two crowns that are bonded onto healthy teeth.

Crowns and Bridges Port Orchard, WA

Dental crowns and bridges can not only protect your damaged teeth and replace your missing ones, but they can also improve your smile, in both appearance and function. If you have a damaged tooth or a gap in your smile schedule a consultation to find out if crowns and bridges are right for you. Make an appointment with Dr. Schoepflin and Dr. Shirley of Schoepflin Dental Excellence in Port Orchard, WA, by dialing (360) 871-2959.