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Restore Your Smile with Crowns and Bridges
If you have missing or damaged teeth, a dental crown (for a single tooth) or bridge (for multiple teeth) can effectively restore both the function and appearance of your smile. Even with diligent oral care, it's not uncommon to need a tooth repaired or replaced over time. Should any issues arise, you can trust Dr. Poppin to restore your teeth using only the highest-quality dental materials, ensuring strength, durability, and aesthetics. With extensive experience in restorative treatments, our team is dedicated to providing you with a beautiful dental crown that looks and feels completely natural.
When is a Dental Crown Recommended?
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration designed to cover and protect a damaged tooth. Typically made from ceramic porcelain, it fits over the remaining tooth structure, acting as a "cap" to prevent further damage. Crowns are often necessary when a cavity is too large to be treated with a filling, as filling the cavity could compromise the tooth’s strength. They are also essential after root canal therapy to protect the treated tooth, and they play a key role in completing the dental implant process.
In general, a dental crown is recommended when a tooth has sustained significant damage due to decay or injury. Crowns can also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as improving the appearance of small, misshapen, or discolored teeth.
Dr. Poppin may recommend a crown in the following situations:
- For a decayed tooth that cannot be repaired with a filling
- To restore a severely cracked, fractured, or broken tooth
- To strengthen a tooth following root canal therapy
- To replace a single missing tooth with a dental implant
- To cover chips, discoloration, or other cosmetic imperfections
The crown is designed to cover the entire tooth structure, ensuring a secure fit and restoring its function. While ceramic porcelain is typically used for its natural look and seamless blend with your smile, gold crowns may be recommended for molars that endure significant chewing pressure. These gold crowns offer added durability and are discreet since they’re located at the back of the mouth.
Dental Bridges: Solutions for Restoring Your Smile
A dental bridge is an effective solution for replacing one or more missing adjacent teeth. It consists of crowns placed on each end to anchor the bridge, with an artificial tooth or teeth in between to fill the gap. Unlike removable options, a dental bridge is permanently fixed in place.
Dr. Poppin typically uses porcelain for dental bridges, ensuring a natural look that seamlessly blends with your smile.
Whether you're opting for a dental crown or a bridge to restore your smile, the process is similar. Both procedures generally require two visits with Dr. Poppin and a few weeks for completion.
The Process:
- First Appointment: Dr. Poppin will prepare the affected tooth or teeth for your new restoration. Impressions will be taken for the dental lab, and a temporary restoration will be created for you to wear until your permanent one is ready.
- Custom Restoration: Your custom crown or bridge will be handcrafted by a trusted dental lab, usually taking one to two weeks to complete.
- Final Placement: Once your restoration is ready, you’ll return to our office to have it permanently placed and adjusted for a perfect fit. You’ll leave with a fully restored smile, able to enjoy all the benefits of eating and speaking comfortably.
For minor imperfections like small fractures, chipping, irregularly shaped teeth, gaps, or discoloration, dental bonding is a conservative and cost-effective solution. This procedure uses a tooth-colored resin that is bonded directly to your tooth to improve its appearance. The resin is available in multiple shades to ensure a perfect match with your natural teeth, giving you a seamless, beautiful smile.
Bonding is more affordable than some other cosmetic treatments and can often be completed in just one office visit. However, it's worth noting that bonding may stain or chip more easily compared to stronger alternatives like dental veneers or crowns, making it ideal for addressing less severe cosmetic concerns.
Whether you choose a crown, bridge, or bonding, Dr. Poppin is here to help you restore both the function and beauty of your smile.
