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Dr. Olvera is a strong proponent of ongoing education – for both patients and providers. With better education comes a better understanding of how all the pieces of ongoing dental care and treatments come together to create total dental health. This allows you, the patient, to make better, more informed decisions about your own healthcare.
As part of our goal in increasing the knowledge and understanding of each of our patients, we have selected a number of common questions we are often asked about general dental health and the services that we provide. We hope that you will take a moment to read through them.
We also believe in caring for each of our patients on an individual basis. We want to get to know you and understand your individual needs and what we can do to help you meet your dental and healthcare goals.
Please let us know if your question isn’t answered here or if you have further questions. We are always happy to discuss your dental care with you, and we want to make sure that all your questions are always answered. Give us a call or fill out our convenient online form.
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Dental Restorations
Dental bridges can blend in very well with your surrounding natural teeth thanks to the aid of color photography. When creating bridges and other restorations, Dr. Olvera provides his dental laboratory with color photographs of your teeth to capture the color and contours so that the laboratory can fabricate the most natural-looking restoration possible.
A highly esthetic dental bridge is about more than just matching the color of the adjacent teeth. Different people have differently shaped teeth that give their smiles a unique look. Dr. Olvera will take all of this information into account when creating a dental bridge, so that your bridge looks natural and seamless.
If you have stained teeth and would like a brighter smile, teeth whitening before beginning the dental bridge process will give you better results. If you wait to whiten your teeth until after you have your bridge permanently placed, it might stand out against the brighter color of your natural teeth.
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If you want to learn more about what to expect if you choose to move forward with a dental crown, contact us for an appointment with Dr. Jason Olvera.
We also offer dental implants, partial dentures, and complete dentures to complete your smile.
How long your dentistry lasts depends on a number of factors. Perhaps the best way to protect your dentistry is to care for it properly. When you care for your teeth and smile, your dental crowns and onlays can last between five and fifteen years. In some cases, dental restorations can last even longer.
Good Home Care
Practicing excellent home care, including brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings will prevent secondary decay, which can put any dental restoration at risk. We will take diagnostic x-rays to identify any problems.
Gum disease will not only put your teeth and dentistry at risk but also your overall health.
Wear a Night Guard
If you have a teeth clenching or grinding habit, called bruxism, your natural teeth and dentistry can break down quickly. Just like your natural teeth, a dental crown can fracture or fall out when placed under extreme stress. A quick way to reduce the longevity of your dental crown is to sleep unprotected while you grind your teeth all night. A custom night guard will place a barrier between your upper and lower teeth and make your crown less likely to fracture.
For patients with a heavy bite or grinding habit, we may recommend full gold crowns for posterior teeth (those in the back of your mouth).
Looking for more info on dental crowns and on lays? Go ahead and give our dental office in St. Petersburg, FL, a call today!
A dental crown is a fixed dental restoration that covers the entire tooth and is cemented permanently in place. Crowns come in a variety of materials.
- Full gold crowns
- All-ceramic crowns
- Blended crowns
Many patients choose to have all-ceramic or porcelain crowns, especially on teeth that are visible when you smile. Each dental crown is a customized restoration designed to fit and look just like natural teeth. Porcelain crowns can be colored and shaded to look just like adjacent teeth. Modern materials even have natural-looking translucent options.
A dental crown provides protection and stability for damaged and fractured teeth. Unlike a filling, they fit completely over the tooth, like a helmet, and take on much of the force from chewing.
Typically, dental crowns take two appointments to complete. The first appointment will be to prepare the tooth and remove any damaged tooth structure or decay. We will also make space for your dental crown to fit.
The Process Of Getting Dental Crowns
We will take impressions of the tooth and send it off to our trusted dental lab to create your final restoration. In the meantime, we will place a protective temporary restoration on your tooth to keep out food and bacteria.
The second appointment is to place your final crown and make any small adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit. If you've got more questions about dental implants, please feel free to give our St. Petersburg, FL dental office a call today! We'll be happy to help you out.