If you are missing one or more teeth, dental crowns and bridges are both effective treatment options. They help restore your smile, prevent further deterioration of the teeth, and improve oral health.

What Are the Differences Between Dental Crowns and Bridges?

Crowns and bridges are prosthetic caps that fit snugly over damaged or missing teeth. They can be made from ceramics that blend with the rest of your smile.

Dental crowns are used to protect damaged teeth, replace a large filling, or restore a tooth after a root canal procedure. They can also be used to support a dental implant.

What is a Crown?

A crown is a cap that dentists place over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and function. It can be made from porcelain, gold, or other metal alloys to suit your needs and preferences.

How Are Crowns and Bridges Made?

The first step in the dental crown process is to prepare your teeth for a crown. This involves numbing the surrounding tissues and making them reshape so that the crowns can be placed securely on your teeth.

A dental bridge is a fixed appliance that replaces a missing tooth or teeth. It uses the teeth on either side of the gap as anchors for a false tooth that fills in the empty space. There are four main types of bridges: traditional, cantilever, Maryland, and implant-supported. The dentist at 14th Floor Dental will work with you to determine which type of replacement is best for your smile.