There may be times when a tooth has become weak due to decay, lost a large filling, has undergone root canal therapy or sustained damage in an accident. Adding strength and restoring the tooth to its former function and appearance is easily achieved with a dental crown.

Crowns are highly versatile in their application and are designed to fit precisely over the remaining tooth structure to provide strength and restore function. A crown is also the final restoration for a dental implant and crowns are used as the supports for a dental bridge. A crown can be made from gold, porcelain bonded to metal for teeth requiring additional strength or all porcelain, for a natural appearance.

Many health problems, both oral and general, can result if you are missing one or several teeth. When you are missing a tooth or teeth, it is possible for your adjacent and opposing teeth to move out of alignment and become crooked. This can make them difficult to clean effectively increasing your risk of gum disease. Jaw alignment problems may also occur. .

A dental bridge is an effective non-removable solution for replacing missing teeth. Held by crowns secured to carefully prepared natural teeth on either side of the space, a bridge fills the gap created by the missing teeth, restoring your smile and mouth function. Like crowns, bridges can be made from gold, or porcelain fused to metal.

The procedure for a crown or bridge is very similar and is a two-appointment process. The single tooth for a crown or supportive teeth for a bridge are precisely prepared so they are the same size as your adjacent natural teeth when your crowns and bridge is placed.

While your permanent restorations are being crafted in our on-site laboratory by our technician, temporary teeth may be placed. When your new restorations are complete, The Dentists removes the temporary teeth, if they were secured, replacing them with you new permanent replacements, restoring your smile and oral health.