About Dental Crowns & Bridges
To replace or restore a damaged tooth, your dentist may suggest a crown or bridge.
Bridges 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. Crowns are used like caps to cover cracked or broken teeth to reinforce them and prevent further damage.
Because they are custom-made, crowns and bridges are designed to restore the teeth's natural contour and bite while blending in with the rest of your smile.
Dental Crowns
To replace or restore a damaged tooth, your dentist may suggest a crown. Crowns are hollow artificial teeth that are placed on a decayed or damaged tooth. They are designed to restore the natural shape, size and colour of teeth.
Crowns are strong and are usually made from a durable material such as porcelain and metal. Crowns look and function similar to natural teeth. If crowns are cared for properly, they may last well over a decade, or even more.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a natural-looking restoration that 'bridges' a gap left by missing teeth. Made up of one or more artificial teeth, it is affixed to the teeth on either side of the gap.
Dental bridges can help prevent your other teeth from shifting in your mouth to fill the space left by missing teeth, helping to prevent misalignment issues. This is important because misaligned teeth are more difficult to clean in between, which can result in the development of gum disease.