Restoring Your Smile: How Crowns and Bridges Can Help

Damaged, weakened, or missing teeth can make it difficult to chew comfortably, speak clearly, and smile with confidence. Fortunately, restorative dentistry offers highly durable and natural-looking options like dental crowns and bridges to bring back your smile's strength and beauty.

Dental Crowns: Protection for Damaged Teeth

A dental crown (often called a cap) is a custom-made restoration that completely covers a damaged or weakened tooth. It restores the tooth's shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly recommended for teeth that have large fillings, are severely cracked, or have recently undergone root canal treatment.

Dental Bridges: Closing the Gap

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth (pontics) anchored in place by crowns placed on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap. Bridges restore chewing ability, prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of place, and maintain the natural shape of your face. Both crowns and bridges are crafted from durable materials like ceramic, porcelain, or zirconia to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.