Dental Crowns And Ceramic Restorations St Heliers Auckland Updated

Nov 8, 2021

St Heliers Auckland NZ: Natural Smile Eastmed Dental 09 585 0205, updates Dental Crowns And Ceramic Restorations for patients from Glendowie, Kohimarama, Mission Bay, Orakei, Meadowbank and St Johns

St Heliers, New Zealand - November 8, 2021 /PressCable/ —

Natural Smile Eastmed Dental is conveniently located in the EastMed Integrated Medical Centre, 188 Saint Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland NZ 1071 and serves Glendowie, Kohimarama, Orakei, Meadowbank and St Johns. More information can be found about Dental Crowns And Ceramic Restorations here https://naturalsmile.nz/dentist-st-heliers/

A dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. Drs typically use a crown to restore a damaged tooth, but they can also use it to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can consist of three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal and all-ceramic. The location of the crown in the teeth will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth need to have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients may often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.

Some wonder what is the difference between Porcelain and ceramic dental crowns. Porcelain is a specific type of ceramic that is commonly used for dental crowns.

An all-ceramic crown is usually made entirely from porcelain or another type of ceramic. As with all materials, the crown sits over a filed-down tooth to restore its appearance, shape or structure.

All-ceramic is a very popular option for those who prioritise appearance, or for your front teeth, as it generally looks the closest to a natural tooth. You might also prefer an all-ceramic crown if you suffer from any metal allergies.

Another key benefit of all-ceramic crowns is the heightened resistance to temperature changes. Think of a porcelain bowl, for example – it takes much longer to heat than a metal pan. This means all-ceramic crowns can significantly mitigate temperature sensitivity you might otherwise experience.

Dr Dave Richards opened Natural Smile EastMed Dental in 2017. All general dentist and cosmetic dentistry treatments like exams, check-ups, cleanings and xrays. More crowns info can be found here https://naturalsmile.nz/dentist-st-heliers/dental-crowns-auckland-same-day-one-visit-cerec-porcelain/

The practice now has 107 Google reviews with a near perfect score.

One patient review reads ‘I have had two crowns done here. Love the method, highly recommend it. Thanks to Dr Dave Richards (crown #3) and Dr Ernie Park (crown #4). Also had teeth very well cleaned by Rebecca Woledge. I would never go back to the old fashioned method. My first two crowns were done elsewhere and the process involved two weeks with a temporary crown and it was not nice. Natural smile has the latest and greatest technology which actually makes the process of getting a crown very manageable for wimps. One appointment which includes decent coffee while the crown is created on site. Awesome.’

They have now added Invisalign orthodontics for teeth straightening with clear aligners and invisible braces to their services as well as seen here https://naturalsmile.nz/dentist-st-heliers/invisalign-go-orthodontics-mission-bay-auckland/

Contact Info:
Name: Dr Dave Richards
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Organization: Natural Smile Eastmed Dental
Address: 188 Saint Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland 1071, New Zealand
Phone: +64-9-585-0205
Website: https://naturalsmile.nz/

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