Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers

If you have a damaged or decayed tooth, we can help you choose the best solution. Crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that function and look like natural, healthy teeth. Veneers are a less invasive alternative, but may only be a solution for those with slight tooth damage or discoloration. These thin porcelain or resin shells come in customizable colors and are bonded to the surface of your teeth.

Crowns

A crown, otherwise known as a cap, is custom-fitted to your bite and is placed over your natural tooth or dental implant. We recommend this procedure for those who have an intact tooth that is cracked , decayed or broken beyond being repaired with a direct restoration. Previously root canal treated teeth are also recommended to have crowns placed on them to prevent future fractures.

Bridges

To replace a missing tooth that has neighboring teeth with decay and/or large fillings, or a tooth that has been missing for a long time , bridges or implants are options.

Veneers

If you’re looking to cosmetically correct or enhance the appearance of one or more teeth, we suggest veneers. They are very thin, porcelain or resin shells that you can customize in color and shape. They are minimally invasive and are resistant to future stains.

Common uses for veneers:

Chipped or broken teeth
Misshapen or irregular teeth
Teeth that do not respond to traditional whitening treatments

Procedure:

The procedure for all three of these options are as follows.

We will reduce the problematic tooth/teeth for proper crown, bridge or veneer fit
An impression will be taken of your bite for prosthetic fabrication
The color of porcelain prosthetics can then be customized
We will fit you with a temporary crown, bridge or veneer until the lab makes your permanent one
You will come in again for fitting and cementation