Enhance Your Smile and Restore Function with Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are popular restorative options for individuals who have damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. These durable, natural-looking restorations can enhance your smile and restore full function to your bite.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over an existing tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are recommended for teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, weakened, or misshapen. They are also used to protect a tooth after a root canal treatment or to anchor a dental bridge.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth anchored in place by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth. Bridges restore your ability to chew and speak properly, maintain the shape of your face, and prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of position.
Durable, Natural-Looking Materials
Porcelain
Provides the most natural appearance and is ideal for front teeth restorations where aesthetics are paramount.
Ceramic
All-ceramic crowns offer excellent aesthetics and biocompatibility, making them a great choice for patients with metal sensitivities.
Metal Alloys
Extremely durable and long-lasting, metal alloy crowns are ideal for back teeth that endure heavy chewing forces.
The Crown & Bridge Process
Consultation: Dr. Julia Lee will examine your teeth, discuss your options, and create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Preparation: The tooth is carefully shaped to accommodate the crown or bridge. Precise impressions are taken to ensure a perfect fit.
Fabrication: Your custom restoration is crafted in a dental laboratory using high-quality materials matched to the color of your natural teeth.
Placement: The finished crown or bridge is securely bonded to your tooth, restoring its function and appearance.
Schedule Your ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
How long do dental crowns and bridges last?
With proper care, dental crowns and bridges can last 10 to 15 years or longer. Their longevity depends on the material used, your oral hygiene habits, and how much wear and tear they endure. Regular dental checkups and cleanings are essential for maximizing the lifespan of your restoration.
Does getting a dental crown hurt?
The crown procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you should feel no pain during the treatment. After the anesthesia wears off, some mild soreness around the treated tooth is normal for a day or two and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
What is the difference between a dental crown and a dental bridge?
A dental crown caps and restores a single damaged or weakened tooth, while a dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth (or teeth) to the natural teeth or crowns on either side of the gap. Both restorations improve function and aesthetics.
Will my crown or bridge look natural?
Yes. At Julia Lee DDS, crowns and bridges are custom-crafted and color-matched to blend seamlessly with your surrounding natural teeth. Porcelain and ceramic options in particular offer a highly lifelike appearance that most people cannot distinguish from a natural tooth.
Can a dental bridge be replaced with a dental implant later?
Yes. If your situation changes, a dental bridge can be replaced with a dental implant-supported restoration in the future. Dr. Julia Lee will discuss all available tooth-replacement options with you during your consultation so you can choose the approach that best fits your long-term goals.
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