Desert Foothills Dental

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Broken or missing teeth can be a drain on your comfort and confidence. with crowns and bridges, we can restore your beautiful smile!

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Dental Crowns and Bridges

If your teeth don't function well because they're worn, broken, or decayed, you can experience discomfort chewing and may have to limit the foods you eat. The same applies if you have missing teeth, in addition to feeling self-conscious about the gap in your smile. For you, we offer dental crowns or bridges to get back your comfortable, confident smile.

Why Would I Need a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are a restoration we use to strengthen and protect a damaged tooth. Crowns are commonly called "caps" because of the way they completely surround a tooth. A dental crown not only restores the damaged tooth's strength and function but also enhances your smile's appearance.

At Desert Foothills Dental, we offer crowns made of porcelain and zirconia because they are long-lasting and resemble the appearance of tooth enamel.

Some cases where we would recommend a crown are:

Strengthen a tooth with a large filling
Support a tooth after root canal treatment
Restore the visible part of a dental implant
Protect a fractured or cracked tooth

If our dentists think a crown is the right solution, they share x-rays and intraoral images to show you the issue and help you understand the benefits of treating it. We welcome your questions because we want you to feel informed and confident about your treatment decision before we proceed.

Getting Your New Dental Crown

Placing a crown usually takes place over two appointments. At the first, we prepare your tooth by removing a small amount of dental enamel to make room for your crown. Next, we use a shade guide to find the right shade of white, so the crown matches your smile perfectly.

We take impressions of the prepared tooth to make a perfect model that our state-of-the-art dental lab uses to customize your crown to our specifications. In the meantime, we place a temporary crown on the tooth while you wait for the lab to finish your new crown.

When your crown is ready in about two weeks, you return to our office, where we check it for quality and proper fit. Our dentist removes the temporary and adjusts the final crown, so it fits comfortably and doesn't interfere with your bite. Finally, your new crown is polished and cemented securely onto the tooth.

Dental Bridges: A Solution for Missing Teeth

We always recommend replacing a missing tooth with a bridge or other prosthetic for several reasons.

The Problem with Missing Teeth

Losing a tooth diminishes your self-confidence because you don't feel good about your smile's appearance. You also lose function because your teeth are intended to work together to perform functions like eating, speaking, and chewing.

In addition to functional issues, surrounding teeth shift and tilt into the missing tooth space. A bridge fills the gap and holds the space to prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of alignment.

The bridge helps maintain your bite alignment and prevents issues with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Problems with the TMJ cause numerous problems, including face and jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing and opening your mouth.

Do You Need Help with Broken or Missing Teeth?

You don't have to settle for living with the pain, discomfort, and embarrassment of broken or missing teeth. At Desert Foothills Dental in Phoenix, we customize beautiful crowns and bridges to restore your smile, comfort, and quality of life. We also offer dental implants if you're interested in a longer-lasting tooth replacement.

Please call us at (480) 460-1911 to schedule an appointment so we can help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do additional x-rays need to be taken with certain procedures?

X-rays are taken when necessary to perform a dental procedure. For example, with a crown, the standard is that an x-ray be taken immediately prior to the procedure to confirm the tooth is still healthy. This is because e.g. infections can exist without any symptoms. After the procedure, an x-ray is taken to confirm that the crown is properly seated. These standards are established by state regulatory agencies, insurance companies and professional associations. If you have any additional questions and concerns, please feel free to speak to a clinical team member or the doctor.

Why can't I get a quote for "gluing" my crown back on?

The standard of care, and governing body directives, require that dentists evaluate a tooth before re-cementing a crown. A dentist is expected to evaluate the current health of a tooth or implant, which usually requires an x-ray and a tactile examination. If a dentist misses an obvious issue, it puts the patient at risk of tooth loss and medical compromise. Therefore, dentists cannot dismiss the potential for poor outcomes at the request of the patient and must perform an evaluation first.

How does marijuana use affect dental care?

The effects of marijuana on dental care and dental anesthesia can vary depending on the individual. However, here are some general observations:

Dental Anesthesia: Marijuana use can affect the way your body responds to dental anesthesia, making it more difficult to achieve a sufficient level of sedation for dental procedures. This can lead to a longer recovery time or increased discomfort during the procedure.
Interaction with Medications: If you are using marijuana and other medications, it's important to inform your dentist, as some medications can interact with each other and impact the effectiveness of dental anesthesia. Anxiety and
Nervousness: For some people, marijuana use can increase anxiety and nervousness, making it more difficult to undergo dental procedures. This can lead to increased stress levels and discomfort during the procedure.
Impairment of Cognitive and Motor Skills: Marijuana use can impair cognitive and motor skills, making it more difficult to follow instructions during a dental procedure and increasing the risk of injury to the patient or the dental staff.

It's important to inform your dentist if you use marijuana, so they can take it into account when planning your dental care and administer the appropriate amount of anesthesia. This can help ensure a safe and effective dental procedure.

Why can't I get a quote over the phone?

For the vast majority of dental procedures, we need to take a look at what you need a quote for before stating a dollar amount. For example, with a crown, several factors determine the price including but not limited to:

Does the tooth need a root canal?
Does the tooth need a build-up?
What kind of material needs to be used for the crown?
Does the patient clench or grind their teeth?
Is the tooth supported by healthy teeth and gums?
Does the tooth need custom color matching?

That being said, we CAN quote prices for things such as exams and some basic procedures over the phone.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Aditya Singh DDS FAGD

Dr. Singh earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2001 from The Ohio State University. Before dental school, Dr. Singh attended Case Western Reserve University, majoring in biology with a concentration in communication sciences. He completed an American Academy of Implant Dentistry MaxiCourse® in 2007. In 2010, he earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, an accomplishment achieved by only 6% of dentists. In 2012, Dr. Singh received his nitrous and IV sedation certificate from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

In 2019, Dr. Singh was honored to receive ...

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