What Are Crowns & Bridges?
Crowns and bridges are both restorative dental treatments that can help to restore the normal function and look of your smile.
They can fill the space left by missing teeth and can also help you maintain your natural facial shape, as well as return your ability to speak and chew properly.
By repairing structural problems such as damaged or missing teeth using a dental crown or bridge, our dentists can change your smile's appearance while preserving your oral health.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are hollow, artificial teeth that are placed over an entire decayed or damaged tooth to restore its original shape, size, and colour. Dental crowns help strengthen and change the appearance of a broken tooth that may otherwise require extraction.
Crowns are strong and can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain and metal. They look and function like natural teeth and can last 10 years or more if cared for properly.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a natural-looking tooth restoration option that 'bridges' a gap of missing teeth in your mouth. Made up of one or more artificial teeth, a dental bridge is affixed to the teeth on either side of the gap to fill in the space.
A bridge helps to prevent your other teeth from shifting positions to fill the space. If this does occur, it could potentially lead to more serious dental issues including gum disease.