CROWNS & BRIDGES

When a tooth has too much decay to be filled or needs a root canal it will then be necessary to have a crown placed over the tooth. When there is not tooth structure left it may be necessary to place a post inside the crown to gain retention.

CROWNS
A crown is custom made to look like the rest of your teeth. Usually made from porcelain, sometimes gold when diagnosed due to location of the crown and your bite. It is cemented over the prep work the dentist performs at an earlier appointment.

BRIDGES
A bridge is used where you have a missing tooth/teeth. It is custom made to look like the other teeth in your mouth. It will be fixed and cemented in and will help aid in chewing and appearance. The teeth are prepped next to where the missing tooth is located in your mouth. Then at a later date the bridge is seated with cement. A false tooth is held in place by being attached to a tooth next door. It is prepped in a similar way as a crown.

CARE FOR CROWNS & BRIDGES
Just like your natural teeth you need to care for crown and bridgework with routing cleanings. At home you should often. Special brushes are used to clean under the false tooth on a bridge. And it is recommended that you use a waterpik. We warranty our crowns for 3 years.