Crown & Bridge
Crowns and bridges are restorations used to rebuild teeth that have lost structure. A crown covers a single damaged tooth, while a bridge replaces a lost tooth by anchoring an artificial tooth to the neighbouring natural teeth.
How Crowns and Bridges Strengthen Your Smile
Crowns reinforce teeth that have lost structure, giving you stability when chewing and speaking. They protect the treated tooth from further damage, allowing you to carry on with your daily habits comfortably.
Bridges fill gaps created by missing teeth, restoring a balanced bite and preventing surrounding teeth from shifting. They help you maintain an even appearance and steady function across your mouth.
Choose the Right Crown for Your Needs
Your choice of crown depends on appearance, strength, and location in your mouth.
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns offer a natural appearance that blends closely with surrounding teeth. They match the shade of your smile and suit areas where aesthetics matter most. Their surface reflects light in a way that resembles enamel, which helps you feel confident when you speak or laugh. You can choose porcelain if you want a discreet option for visible teeth.
Metal-based Crowns
Metal-based crowns provide durability for teeth that experience heavy chewing forces. They suit molars where strength is the main priority and appearance is less noticeable. These crowns use stable alloys that hold up well under pressure, making them appropriate for long-term function. You may consider this option if you want a reliable solution for the back teeth.
What Happens During Treatment
Your visit begins with an assessment of the tooth or gap that requires support. Our dentist checks the surrounding enamel and gum health before reshaping the tooth if a crown is needed or preparing the neighbouring teeth if a bridge is planned. A detailed impression is taken so the final restoration matches your bite and natural appearance.
A temporary crown or bridge is placed to protect the prepared area while the permanent restoration is created in the laboratory. This step keeps the tooth stable and prevents sensitivity. Our dentist also reviews your bite to ensure the temporary option feels comfortable until your final visit.
Your final appointment involves removing the temporary restoration and placing the permanent crown or bridge. Our dentist checks the fit, shade, and bite before securing it. You receive guidance about care after treatment so the restoration settles smoothly into your daily routine.
Talk With Us About Crowns
Contact us to share what has changed with your tooth and explore whether a crown or bridge is suitable.
Support Centred on You
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Our clinic provides a selection of dental services in one convenient place, so your appointments remain simple to coordinate. You gain consistent support through each stage of care, which keeps your treatment clear, efficient, and aligned with your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people ease back into their usual foods once the restoration settles. You may start with softer choices until the area feels natural again. Our dentist guides you on timing based on how your tooth responds.
You may notice cracks, pieces breaking away, or a tooth that no longer feels stable when you chew. These signs suggest the tooth has weakened, and our dentist can assess whether a crown offers better support than a filling.
A bridge can remain stable for many years when the supporting teeth and gums stay healthy. Regular check-ups help our dentist monitor the area and catch early changes that may affect longevity.
Temporary restorations are designed to protect prepared teeth while your final crown or bridge is being made, so they may feel slightly different in shape, texture, or fit. Their purpose is short-term comfort and coverage rather than long-term precision.
The final restoration is crafted with detailed measurements, colour matching, and refined contours that replicate natural tooth structure more closely. Because of this, you may notice greater smoothness, better chewing stability, and improved alignment once the permanent version is placed. Any differences you feel with the temporary piece are normal and usually settle once the final restoration is fitted.