Crowns and Bridges

Crowns can be use to strengthen, restore, or improve the appearance of your natural teeth. Often, a crown will be needed when there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling.

Traditionally crowns require two appointments. The first appointment involves preparing the tooth and taking an impression of the prepared tooth. The impression is sent off to a dental laboratory in order for the permanent crown to be made. In the meantime, a temporary crown will be fitted on your prepared tooth to protect it until the permanent crown comes back from the lab approximately two weeks later. The second appointment involves removing the temporary crown, and placing the permanent crown.

 

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Bridges

A bridge can be used to replace one or more missing tooth. The teeth on either side of the missing tooth are prepared as crowns to hold the bridge in place. Bridges can not only help you restore your smile, but also prevent the tilting and shifting of the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth. The bridge procedure is similar to the traditional crown procedure.

In just two appointments, you can enhance your appearance and improve your overall dental health.