Crown & Bridge Work

This is the procedure for bringing damaged teeth back to a healthy and bright state. Crown and bridge work is specific to every individual and takes into account many factors including tooth position and size, stability of the bite, desired final appearance, strength required final restoration and ultimately your overall goal for a great smile. Crown refers to covering existing teeth to protect and align each tooth to its neighbor. A bridge is used when teeth are missing or damaged to the point that requires removal. On your first visit we will examine and discuss what you require and together we will create a schedule that works for you

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a restorative tooth-shaped cap that is placed completely over a damaged or discolored tooth. Dental crowns are held in place with very strong dental cement and have a very natural appearance. Crowns can often be matched to the same colour of the surrounding teeth. It is very hard to tell if someone has a a dental crown as the crown enclosure completely encases the damaged or discolored tooth not covered by the gums.

Crowns are amazing!

• Crowns can be either temporary or permanent
• Crowns are often used when a tooth requires a big filling
• Crowns can be used to fix discolored teeth
• Crowns can be used to support or camouflage other dental work or implants

Dental Bridge

Dental Bridges are most often used to replace one or more missing teeth. This is done by cementing a false tooth in between two dental crowns that have been placed on each side of the missing tooth. The false teeth used with dental bridges are called "pontics."

Bridges do more than just replace a missing tooth. A a result of having lost a tooth or teeth many people develop problems speaking and eating. Serious gum and mouth infections may occur as well.

Bridges are permanently cemented in place and cannot be removed. Unlike dentures or partial dentures, bridges are fixed in place and cannot be removed by the individual. Though everyone should practice good oral hygiene habits, those would bridges should pay special attention to keeping up with daily brushing and flossing.

There are a few different types of dental bridges:

• Traditional bridge
• Cantilever bridges
• Maryland bonded bridges