DENTAL CROWNS MOBILE

Gold and silver dental crowns have long been chosen to improve weakened and decayed teeth, but it’s no secret that they make a less-than-desirable mark on your smile. With the help of modern-day breakthroughs in dentistry, you have more solutions for renewing a healthy and radiant smile. We are pleased to offer dental crowns and bridges made of high-quality porcelain that are both long-lasting and natural-looking. No matter what your requirements are, our dentists will craft your porcelain dental restorations to resolve your distinct issues and goals for a radiant and seamless smile.

Porcelain (Metal-free) Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are caps placed over teeth to improve function and appearance to a damaged tooth. Dental crowns can be used to:

Reinforce a weakened tooth
Replace a large filling
Bring stability when affixed to a dental bridge
Cover a dental implant that takes the place of a missing tooth

Porcelain Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are fixed dental restorations used to substitute one or more missing teeth. They may be used to:

Fill in voids because of missing teeth
Improve effective chewing and speaking capability
Prevent teeth from moving in the mouth due to missing teeth
Relieve jaw pain and other concerns brought on by an irregular bite from missing teeth

There are a range of forms of dental bridges; our dentists will help make their suggestions based on which is most suitable for your unique needs. We offer the following types of bridges:

Traditional bridge: contains an artificial tooth supported on either side by a dental crown. The dental crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the space.

Maryland-bonded bridge: features a simulated tooth with two dental crowns located next to each other.

Cantilever bridge: typically used for the front teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth affixed to two metal bands. The bands are bonded onto the backsides of the teeth on either side of the space.

Zirconium All-White Substructure Crowns and Bridges

In addition to porcelain restorations, we even offer dental crowns and bridges constructed from all-white zirconium, which offers the strength of metal with the added benefit of a tooth-colored aesthetic. Zirconium has been suggested to be stronger than porcelain while still providing a natural-looking image. The decision of crafting your dental restoration using zirconium or porcelain will be up to you and your dentist and will depend on a wide range of factors, including the placement of the dental restoration, your esthetic goals and finances.

Procedure Details

Dental crowns and bridges are generally placed over the course of two visits. At the time of the first visit, your dentist will prep the tooth or teeth that will receive the dental restorations. This includes removing decay and reshaping the tooth or teeth that will surround the bridge. Next, we will make an impression of your tooth or teeth, which will be sent a dental laboratory where your tailored made dental crown or bridge will be crafted. We will place a short-term restoration over your tooth or teeth while you wait for your long-term ones. Two weeks after your first visit, you will come back to our office so we can place your permanent restoration. We will make adjustments to your restoration as needed so it can match the color and shape of your natural teeth. Once in place, your dental restoration will be practically indistinguishable from the surrounding teeth.

Caring for Your Dental Restoration

Dental restorations are designed to be tough and durable. With appropriate care, they can last for many years. Like natural teeth, your dental restoration will need to be brushed and flossed regularly. We recommend avoiding chewing ice, hard foods or objects (e.g., pencils), which can potentially crack and damage your dental restoration. Routine dental checkups with our team are important so we can keep track of the function and health of your dental restoration.