CRowns & Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are a long-lasting solution for damaged or missing teeth. These are an easy to care for, permanent solution that are designed to match your natural teeth
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Call our office today to arrange an examination to determine if a crown or bridge is the right option to restore your beautiful smile
Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape. Your dentist will most often use a crown for teeth that are broken, weak or partially destroyed by tooth decay.
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The crown fits over you entire tooth, like a snug-hat, or cap, to protect your tooth. To ensure a proper fit, your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel before bonding your new crown in place.
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Bridges
A Bridge is used to replace missing teeth and help maintain the shape of your face. It may also help alleviate stress on your bite!
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A Bridge consists of crowns that fit over your natural teeth on either side of the space and artificial teeth that "bridge the gap" in your smile!
About
Temporary Crown
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Eat soft foods and avoid sticky foods (chewing gum or caramel) as these can grab and pull the crown out​
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Do not floss the area around your temporary crown
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If your gums around the temporary crown become sensitive, rinse 4 times a day with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt to 1/2 cup of water)
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Avoid foods that are extremely cold or hot
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Avoid tough foods like hard bread or steak
Permanent Crown
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​Do not eat hard or sticky foods for 24 hours after procedure​
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Never use your teeth as tools - Doing this can cause damage to your natural teeth and dental crowns
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Brushing and flossing regularly - Dental crowns can and should be treated just like your natural teeth. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day to make your dental crown last longer
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Avoid dark-colored foods and drinks - the dark-colored foods may change the shade of your natural teeth causing them to look darker or yellower than your dental crown