Crowns and Bridges
Protecting or replacing teeth
A crown covers and protects a damaged tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth using neighbouring teeth or implants for support where suitable.
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Crowns And Bridges
How Crowns and Bridges Support Your Dental Health
A crown is placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to strengthen and protect it from further damage. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by filling the gap, helping maintain bite alignment and the stability of adjacent teeth.
Together, crowns and bridges restore essential dental functions, supporting chewing, speech and jaw alignment. They are custom-designed after assessment.
When crowns and bridges may be worth discussing
- Damaged or Heavily Filled Teeth: Cracked, worn, or heavily filled teeth may benefit from crowns. They restore strength and function while protecting the underlying natural tooth from further damage.
- One or More Missing Teeth: If you’ve lost one or more teeth, a dental bridge can replace the missing teeth and restore chewing by anchoring to nearby teeth or implants.
- Good Oral Hygiene and Gum Health: Healthy gums and consistent oral hygiene are vital. Conditions like gum disease can affect how well crowns or bridges function and last over time.
- Strong Supporting Teeth or Implants: Bridges rely on healthy teeth or implants for support. Your dentist will assess the strength and stability of nearby structures to determine suitability before proceeding.
Benefits of crowns and bridges
- Protect weakened teeth: A crown covers a damaged or weakened tooth, protecting it from further damage while restoring its strength and function.
- Replace missing teeth: A bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth, anchored to nearby teeth or implants where suitable.
- Support chewing and speech: Restored teeth help with comfortable chewing and clear speech, and support the alignment of your bite.
- Custom shade and shape: Crowns and bridges are made to blend with your surrounding teeth, with shade and shape discussed at your assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Crowns and Bridges
These general answers can help you prepare questions for an individual conversation.
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