Dental crowns are durable tooth-shaped caps that are custom-made to fit snugly over the top of a tooth to improve its strength and appearance. This common restoration is an excellent, long-lasting solution for teeth that are broken, misshapen, weak, or stained. However, with such a wide variety of uses, it can be difficult to predict when one will need to be replaced. Here’s how long someone can expect a new dental crown to last, what influences its lifespan, and what someone can do to help it stay firmly in place for years to come.
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How to Make the Most of Your 2019 Dental Insurance Benefits
November 14, 2019
Every year, millions of Americans lose billions of dollars in dental insurance benefits, often without even realizing it. This is because the majority of dental insurance plans operate a system of “use it or lose it,” meaning if you don’t utilize your benefits by the end of the year, they’re gone forever. Do you want to save money and keep your mouth healthy? Then continue reading to learn how to maximize your benefits with a dentist in Frisco.
(more…)Reasons Why Preventative Dental Care Is Necessary
September 15, 2019
Do you seek to maintain optimum oral health or the prevention of future dental problems? Then preventative dental care is what you need! This type of dental care focuses on keeping the teeth and gums in their healthiest state.
Reasons why preventative dental care is vital for your oral health:
Your healthy smile will last for a lifetime
(more…)Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Bridges
August 20, 2019
Missing teeth can be terrible for a person’s self-esteem. It makes them draw away from social events, and they also get self-conscious when they smile or laugh. Unfortunately, the idea of getting dentures is uncomfortable for some people. Surgery to get implants may be a scary concept for them as well. For those people who want neither of these options, we at Archway Dental can offer a solution in the form of a dental bridge!
Dental bridges are composed of two or more crowns for the teeth on both ends and false teeth in between. These anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth while the false teeth are referred to as pontics. For patients to get natural-looking dental bridges, we take the necessary steps to ensure the best fit as well as the natural look and feel of the prosthesis.
Answering the Frequently Asked Questions About Lumineers
July 15, 2019
Numerous people have already availed dental veneers due to its undeniable smile enhancing effects. And, it is even considered as one of the most in-demand procedures for people who are aiming to achieve their dream smiles. The good thing about veneers is, patients can have several of their teeth imperfections corrected with the help of a single treatment. Instead of undergoing both teeth whitening and orthodontics due to stains as well as slight misalignment, choosing veneers will do. Its versatility gained the favor of numerous people; that is why it is still being availed by many.