Dental Crowns & Bridges at Essential Care Dental
What Are Crowns?
Instead of going inside a tooth to fill in a cavity, crowns go over and around the damaged structure left behind. Some people call them “caps” because they slip on top of the prepared tooth.
We now have the ability to do same-day crowns using a milling machine called CEREC. This machine uses 3D-imaging software to make a detailed replica of your tooth, even matching the colour perfectly.
Our dentist does the preparation by scanning the tooth and mouth. The crown is milled on site and inserted the same day. The process doesn’t take long—patients have time to sit back, relax, watch a movie in the chair, go for a walk or catch up on work with their laptop!
When to Get a Bridge
Bridges look like 3-4 crowns that are attached side by side. They’re used to fill in the gaps left behind when a tooth is extracted or missing. Each end of the bridge is attached on top of a healthy tooth or implant, suspending the restoration inside of the mouth.
Which One Is Right for You?
Before getting a crown or bridge, we’ll need to take an X-ray of the tooth or supporting teeth to evaluate their health and extent of the damage. Alternatives like dental implants may also want to be considered. During your evaluation, we’ll discuss the advantages of each and how they pertain to your smile so that you’ll have the information necessary to decide what’s best for you.
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* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
