Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers
If you have a damaged or decayed tooth, our dentist can help you choose the best solution. Crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that function and look like natural, healthy teeth. Veneers are a less invasive alternative, but may only be a solution for those with slight tooth damage or discoloration. These thin porcelain or resin shells come in customizable colors and are bonded to the surface of your teeth.
Crowns
A crown, otherwise known as a cap, is custom-fitted to your mouth and is placed over your natural tooth or dental implant. We recommend this procedure for those who have a damaged or decayed tooth that is not a good candidate for a filling, but can still be saved.
Procedure:
We will shrink the problematic tooth for a proper crown fit
An impression will be taken of your tooth and a bite record made for crown fabrication
The color of porcelain prosthetics can then be customized, or you may choose gold instead
We will fit you with a temporary crown until the lab makes your permanent one
You will come in again for permanent crown fitting
Bridges
To replace a missing tooth that has neighboring teeth with decay and/or large fillings, or a tooth that has been missing for a long time (i.e., with gum recession around the area), we recommend bridges as an alternative to dental implants.
Veneers
If you’re looking to cosmetically correct or enhance the appearance of one or more teeth, we suggest veneers. They are very thin, porcelain or resin shells that you can customize in color and shape. They are less invasive than crowns and have a better long-term appearance than cosmetic bonding.
Common uses for veneers:
Chipped teeth
Misshapen or irregular teeth
Teeth that do not respond to traditional whitening treatments