What is a Dental Crown?

A full coverage dental crown is one way of restoring a badly damaged tooth by protecting the entire structure of the tooth.

Our dental crowns look and feel like natural teeth. They are durable and strong and designed to last you for many years.

Why do I need a dental crown? 

Sometimes a tooth can be damaged to the extent that its strength is compromised, such as when there is a large filling in the tooth. This can cause deflection and stress on the remaining tooth structure as the filling expands and contracts due to biting forces.

If you have had a root canal treatment, this may lead to drying of the tooth because the nerve is removed. This causes the tooth to lose strength and become more brittle.

Another reason that your dentist may recommend a crown is when a tooth is fractured or cracked and you need a crown to hold it together and prevent further tooth loss.

A crown may also be your best option if you are unable to achieve the look you desire with other methods.

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a non-removable appliance and offers an excellent, minimally-invasive option for replacing missing teeth. We often recommend dental bridges as an alternative to traditional dentures, and a non-surgical alternative to implants.

Our experienced team place dental crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap and then connect a false tooth to the crowns to bridge this gap.

If you have missing teeth, talk with our dentists to learn more about bridges and other restorative options. We’ll help find the best solution for your situation.