Crowns, Bridges, Veneers
Restoring a tooth that is decayed, fractured or lost due to gum disease or an accident is necessary to maintain functionality. The dental materials used today are designed to withstand being in the mouth while also remaining compatible with gum tissue. There are a number of ways to restore a tooth including amalgams (silver, fillings) composites (tooth colored), crowns, bridges, veneers and implants. Crowns cover most or all of the tooth, and a bridge is attached to two or more crowns to fill the space where a tooth is missing. A veneer is a thin tooth colored piece that is cemented onto the front of a tooth. They are used to improve the look of a tooth such as stained or badly shaped teeth or close small spaces or gaps between teeth. A dental implant is a metal post that is a substitution for the root of a tooth. An implant may be used to replace a single missing tooth, several teeth or in some cases, all of your teeth.
Some dental work such as a bridge or implants can be very difficult to clean. The Waterpik® dental water jet oral irrigator is designed to clean around all types of dental work and restorations. The pulsating action helps clean under the bridge and around crowns where bacteria and food can get trapped.
