Dental crowns and bridges from our dentist at Trail Dental & Surgery can help strengthen severely damaged teeth or replace teeth that have been lost.
Restore Your Smile
Our dentists recommend bridges and crowns to replace missing teeth and restore good oral health by preventing further damage to the teeth and oral structures.
Crowns are hollow, artificial teeth that fit over a natural tooth or dental implant. They can be used to strengthen damaged teeth, restoring their shape, appearance, and function. While crowns are used to repair damaged teeth, a bridge's function is to replace one or more missing teeth in a row.
Bridges are held in place by your natural teeth on either side of the gap in your smile, or by dental implants. Bridges are permanent and cannot be removed. If your teeth are damaged by cracks or decay, or if you are missing teeth, a dental crown or bridge may be an ideal option for you.
How Dental Crowns Work
After removing decay, your dentist will cover your damaged tooth with a custom-made dental crown. The crown will help restore your tooth's natural size, shape, and colour, while also restoring its strength and function.
A crown can be used to hold a cracked tooth together, helping prevent further damage from occurring. A dental bridge can also be attached to a crown to cover a badly shaped or discoloured tooth.
Crafted from durable porcelain, dental crowns provide lasting strength and protection for both the treated tooth and its surrounding teeth.
At our Trail dental clinic, we use CEREC® technology to design, create, and place custom, tooth-coloured ceramic crowns in a single visit.
How Dental Bridges Work
Missing teeth leave empty spaces in your mouth, allowing the remaining teeth to shift out of their natural position, causing discomfort and an increased risk of developing gum disease, tooth loss, and decay.
Dental bridges fill the gaps left by missing teeth, helping to hold surrounding teeth in place, maintain the natural curve of your jawline, and prevent further deterioration of your oral health.
Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge can help you to chew properly and speak clearly. It may even restore your confidence if you have been feeling self-conscious about your missing teeth.
Bridges are custom-made to match the colour and shape of your natural teeth and create a natural-looking appearance.