Crowns & Bridges

Supporting Your Smile and Health

Why Crowns or Bridges?

Crowns are used to repair large fillings or cover broken teeth and root canals.

Crowns help to strengthen and restore or improve the appearance of your natural teeth. In addition to strengthening a tooth to accommodate the attachment of a bridge, crowns serve many functions. One of the most common is to support the tooth when there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling.

Repair damaged teeth
Replace missing teeth
Reinforce heavily restored teeth
Prevent future fractures
Improve aesthetics of your smile
Relieve pain caused by fractures or damage

Crowns Are Key to a Healthy Smile

Crowns are typically used to protect and reinforce a tooth that has been cracked, chipped, or broken. Our dental team will walk you through your options and which solutions will lead to the best outcome for your total health.

The Crown and Bridge Process

Initial Consultation
Undergo a complete oral examination. If X-rays are required, they are taken.
Impressions & Temporary Crown
Next, the supporting teeth are reduced to accept crowns and impressions are made. A dental laboratory will use these impressions as a model to create the bridge.
Temporary Crown
Your teeth are then fitted with a temporary crown or bridge to protect your teeth until the next appointment.
Your Final Crown or Bridge
At the second appointment, your cosmetic dentist will make any necessary adjustments before cementing your crown or bridge permanently.
Natural Color and Fit
The dentist will take time to color match the bridge so it looks natural, check your chewing and biting for accuracy and ensure the bridge conforms to the surrounding tissue.