to have the cap margins visible for aesthetic reasons and will want them placed so they're invisible. Most people want the front teeth caps applied this way. But on the other teeth, where such small differences won't show, it might be wiser to have the regular, visible caps put on. This way the proper maintenance of the rest ofCapping your teeth can be an elaborate and expensive dental procedure. Usually people who have had a lot of tooth decay, or so many fillings that there is not enough "tooth structure" to hold any more fillings, opt for caps. These people generally also have one or more crowns, which are just fixed "bridges" that replace the teeth that have been removed. Another group of people that go ahead with teeth capping are the folks who just want the perfect smile. People in show business often fall into this category.

Whatever your reasons for capping your teeth, there are several things to consider. The first and most important consideration is to find an experienced dentist in the field. If the caps are put on improperly, they can speed up the breakdown of the teeth, or even cause tooth loss. The reason for this is the difficulty in cleaning and maintaining the gums. The tiny space created between the cap and the tooth becomes more susceptible for plaque to form and the inflammation of the gums to begin. So when deciding on getting your teeth capped, you need to remember that it's going to take more work to keep your gums clean from foreign food particles and plaque buildup.

The fit of the cap should end above the gums, since this will make it easier to clean them. But some people don't want to have the cap margins visible for aesthetic reasons and will want them placed so they're invisible. Most people want the front teeth caps applied this way. But on the other teeth, where such small differences won't show, it might be wiser to have the regular, visible caps put on. This way the proper maintenance of the rest of

h that have been removed. Another group of people that go ahead with teeth capping are the folks who just want the perfect smile. People in show business often fall into this category.

Whatever your reasons for capping your teeth, there are several things to consider. The first and most important consideration is to find an experienced dentist in the field. If the caps are put on improperly, they can speed up the breakdown of the teeth, or even cause tooth loss. The reason for this is the difficulty in cleaning and maintaining the gums. The tiny space created between the cap and the tooth becomes more susceptible for plaque to form and the inflammation of the gums to begin. So when deciding on getting your teeth capped, you need to remember that it's going to take more work to keep your gums clean from foreign food particles and plaque buildup.

The fit of the cap should end above the gums, since this will make it easier to clean them. But some people don't want to have the cap margins visible for aesthetic reasons and will want them placed so they're invisible. Most people want the front teeth caps applied this way. But on the other teeth, where such small differences won't show, it might be wiser to have the regular, visible caps put on. This way the proper maintenance of the rest of

an experienced dentist in the field. If the caps are put on improperly, they can speed up the breakdown of the teeth, or even cause tooth loss. The reason for this is the difficulty in cleaning and maintaining the gums. The tiny space created between the cap and the tooth becomes more susceptible for plaque to form and the inflammation of the gums to begin. So when deciding on getting your teeth capped, you need to remember that it's going to take more work to keep your gums clean from foreign food particles and plaque buildup.

The fit of the cap should end above the gums, since this will make it easier to clean them. But some people don't want to have the cap margins visible for aesthetic reasons and will want them placed so they're invisible. Most people want the front teeth caps applied this way. But on the other teeth, where such small differences won't show, it might be wiser to have the regular, visible caps put on. This way the proper maintenance of the rest of

ammation of the gums to begin. So when deciding on getting your teeth capped, you need to remember that it's going to take more work to keep your gums clean from foreign food particles and plaque buildup.

The fit of the cap should end above the gums, since this will make it easier to clean them. But some people don't want to have the cap margins visible for aesthetic reasons and will want them placed so they're invisible. Most people want the front teeth caps applied this way. But on the other teeth, where such small differences won't show, it might be wiser to have the regular, visible caps put on. This way the proper maintenance of the rest of

to have the cap margins visible for aesthetic reasons and will want them placed so they're invisible. Most people want the front teeth caps applied this way. But on the other teeth, where such small differences won't show, it might be wiser to have the regular, visible caps put on. This way the proper maintenance of the rest of the teeth will be much easier and a person can concentrate on the extra cleaning of the front teeth and gums where the caps are placed under the gums and are "invisible".

Once the caps are applied to the teeth, they should last anywhere from five to twenty years or even more, especially if they were applied to a healthy mouth and properly maintained and taken care of. There is no question that if a patient maintains the gums with the proper care, he or she can double or triple the life span of both caps and crowns.

Your dentist will try to make the caps look real to the best of his expertise and experience. Here are some things you should know about human teeth when getting your caps. First of all, each tooth should vary slightly in its shape, color and position. Human teeth are not cut out of a "cookie cutter". And they are not all perfectly sparkling snow white in color! Natural teeth are not white. The total composition of the teeth should not be perfect. It should have a balance to it. The finished smile should conform to the body type, sex and also the personality of the patient. The teeth should match the shape of the face and head and look perfectly natural.

Deciding to have one's teeth capped is a big decision, both financially and emotionally. The number one priority is