Serving the Jonesboro, AR area
We know the last thing you want is to damage or lose a tooth, but it happens more often than you might think. At the office of Anthony Bartels, DDS, we have created thousands of beautiful, comfortable restorations to repair our patients’ smiles so that they can avoid pain and feel confident again.
Porcelain crowns are one of the most common dental restorations we create. Also known as caps, we use dental crowns to protect broken or decayed teeth and restore the stability and function of your tooth. Whether you broke your tooth, had a root canal, or have extensive tooth decay, we can protect and prolong the life of your tooth by placing a crown over it.
Dr. Bartels also often recommends a dental crown when old, large silver fillings begin to break down. Because silver amalgams require the removal of a significant amount of tooth structure, and because they are made of metal that naturally expands and contracts, the tooth may become unstable when the material is removed. A porcelain dental crown can protect your tooth from further damage and restore your beautiful smile.
Crowns fit over your entire tooth structure from your gums to the chewing surface of your tooth like a protective helmet. This limits sensitivity and makes it comfortable for you to chew again. If you have porcelain crowns and you grind your teeth at night, Dr. Anthony Bartels might recommend a night guard to protect your investment.
Much like the name suggests, bridges "bridge the gap" in your smile caused by a missing tooth. We know that tooth loss can be a traumatic experience for you. Bridges provide a reliable option to replace your missing tooth in just a couple of appointments.
When we create a traditional dental bridge, we utilize your adjacent teeth to anchor an artificial tooth used to fill the gap in your smile. These specialized crowns, called anchor crowns, attach to your artificial tooth, called a pontic, and suspend it in the area where your natural tooth was.
In addition to providing aesthetic advantages, your bridge will keep your remaining teeth from shifting. When a gap between your teeth is left for too long, your remaining teeth will shift and tilt toward that gap, like removing a book from the bookshelf. This creates problems with your appearance as well as with your bite and puts the health of your remaining teeth at risk.
Our bridges look completely natural because we create them to match your smile. That way, no one will know you are missing a tooth and you can feel confident about your smile again.
Do you have missing or damaged teeth and need help making a decision that will support your health and improve your appearance? Call our Jonesboro, AR dental office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Anthony Bartels. He will listen to your concerns and the challenges you are currently experiencing and help you make a decision that works best for you.
Dr. Bartels attended Arkansas State University, where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in zoology. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Louisiana State University.
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Our teeth are like individual players on a team. When one tooth fails or needs repair, your entire smile suffers until the issue is corrected with the necessary treatment.
At Dr. Anthony Bartels Family Dentistry, we use dental crowns of the highest quality materials so you can have a strong, reliable ...
Your dentist recommends dental crowns in Jonesboro, AR, for various reasons, but it is typically to save a damaged tooth at risk for breakage or loss. A dental crown is a cover that fits over your tooth to the gumline. It is custom designed to fit, look, and function ...
Millions of people benefit from dental crowns, and if you don’t have one, it’s likely you know someone who does! Dental crowns are popular because they are versatile, time-tested restorations that give decayed, broken, or damaged teeth a second chance.
A dental crown is a restoration ...
