Dental crowns are a common solution for protecting teeth from damage and improving their functionality. Dental bridges are often used to replace one or more missing teeth within the dental arch. Dr. Clint Bruyere of the Longview area can help patients with many dental concerns including tooth loss and restoration by providing quality crowns and […]
When you were a child, losing a tooth was a normal, sometimes even exciting, event. It meant that an adult tooth was ready to emerge, and the tooth fairy would be visiting. Losing an adult tooth, however, is a serious problem. All of your teeth are co-dependent, so the gap needs to be filled or […]
When you lose a tooth, you lose much more than a little enamel and dentin. You can lose a bit of your confidence, chewing ability, clear speech, and even oral health. Don’t worry. We are here for you, with several excellent options. One of the most common, and best known, is the traditional dental bridge, […]
Dentists offer various treatments to restore health, beauty, and function to the smile. In Longview, TX, patients know who they can count on for the right treatments to meet their needs – Dr. Clint Bruyere. Our dentist understands missing teeth can be detrimental to physical and emotional health. Tooth loss can make it difficult to […]
Patients suffer from tooth loss for several reasons including congenital absence, trauma, and gum disease. Respected dentist Dr. Clint Bruyere understands tooth loss can be embarrassing and cause patients to shy away from smiling. The dentist who has been treating patients for about 30 years provides many tooth replacement solutions including dental bridge treatment at […]
One of the most important goals in dentistry is saving and protecting natural teeth. In cases of severe dental caries (cavities), fracturing, infection, or badly worn teeth, you may think extraction is the only option. While this may be true sometimes, there is more hope of saving your tooth than you may think. A dental […]
Dental crowns, sometimes called caps, are custom-made tooth restorations. They fit over teeth, much like thimbles, restoring the size, shape, and strength. At one time, most crowns were made of gold, but the preferred material today is porcelain. Thanks to modern manufacturing techniques, dental porcelain is incredibly strong, and it looks just like tooth enamel. […]
A single broken, damaged, or decayed tooth can ruin the appearance of your whole smile. It can also cause considerable pain when chewing, and drinking hot or cold beverages. If you have several teeth in this condition, the problem is compounded. Crowning your tooth or teeth can end the pain, and prevent further damage, but […]
A dental crown is designed to restore and protect a tooth. Usually, if a crown is placed it means that you’ve been dealing with a broken, decayed, infected, or otherwise problematic tooth. Once treatment is complete, it looks and feels as good as new. Naturally, you want to keep it that way. Dental crowns are […]