Rejuvenate Your Smile

The dental crown

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that almost 32 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 44 have untreated cavities. That's a shame because restorative dentistry offers many treatment options. When decay is extensive or if a tooth doesn't have enough healthy enamel above the gum line to stay strong, a dental crown can save that smile.

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers and protects a failing tooth. Gold, porcelain-fused -to-metal or all-porcelain are the materials Dr. Blome or Dr. Blome-Wubbels chooses, depending on budget and on the location of the tooth.

After an oral exam, including digital X-rays, the dentist prepares and shapes the tooth by removing the decayed portions and old filling material. He or she takes oral impressions which allow the dental lab technician to accurately craft the crown. The dentist installs a temporary cap to normalize smile appearance and function while waiting for the new prosthetic.

On the return visit to Blome Family Dentistry, the dentist removes the temporary restoration and bonds the new crown in place, ensuring fit and bite are correct. With good brushing and flossing at home and regular cleanings and check-ups at the office, the dental crown should last ten years and beyond.

As a side note, the dental crown is versatile. It may support fixed bridgework or restore a dental implant.

Braces in Lincoln

While children should get orthodontic evaluation by age seven, age really doesn't determine who can benefit from braces in Lincoln. Older teens and adults can rejuvenate their smile appearance, oral health and function with orthodontic services from Blome Family Dentistry.

The process begins with an examination, X-rays and oral impressions. This information tells the dentist what the specific needs are and what kind of braces would help.

The team at Blome Family Dentistry use conventional metal braces to solve a variety of complex dental alignment and bite issues. In addition, the doctors offer inventive Six Month Smiles as an orthodontic alternative for adults who wish to correct crookedness and gaps right in the front of their mouths--in other words, in the "smile zone."

Six Months Smiles offer two distinct advantages over traditional braces. First, the appearance is discreet. Patented Lucid Lock brackets are clear, and wires are tooth-colored. Second, Six Month Smiles take just months, not years, to create.

How can we help you?

Learn about these dental services and many others offered at Blome Family Dentistry. For a routine appointment, orthodontic consultation or information on dental crowns, please call the office at (402) 483-7000.