Crowns and Bridges

Dental crowns and bridges are reliable restorative dentistry solutions used to repair damaged teeth and replace missing teeth. At London Dental Care, we provide custom restorations designed to restore the strength, function, and natural appearance of your smile.

Whether you have a weakened or damaged tooth or need to replace a missing tooth, our team will evaluate your smile and recommend a treatment option based on your individual needs.

What Are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is a custom-made, tooth-shaped restoration that covers and protects a damaged or weakened tooth. Crowns can restore the shape, strength, and appearance of a tooth while helping you maintain comfortable, everyday function.

Dental crowns may be recommended for:

• Protecting a weakened or damaged tooth
• Restoring a tooth with significant decay
• Reinforcing a tooth after certain dental treatments
• Improving the shape or appearance of a tooth
• Covering a dental implant
• Supporting a dental bridge

Your crown is carefully designed to fit comfortably within your bite and complement the appearance of your natural teeth.

What Are Dental Bridges Used for?

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth by literally “bridging” the space in your smile. A traditional bridge typically uses crowns placed on neighboring teeth to support one or more replacement teeth.

Replacing a missing tooth can do more than improve the appearance of your smile. A dental bridge can help restore your ability to bite and chew comfortably, maintain proper tooth alignment, and prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into the open space.

Dental bridges can provide a durable, natural-looking tooth replacement option for many patients. During your consultation, our team can help determine whether a bridge or another restorative treatment is best suited to your smile.

How Are Dental Bridges Placed?

For a traditional dental bridge, the teeth on either side of the missing tooth are prepared to support dental crowns. Impressions or digital records are then taken so your restoration can be custom-made to fit your smile.

Once your permanent bridge is ready, your dentist will check its fit, appearance, and bite before securely placing it.

If you are missing a single tooth, a traditional bridge commonly consists of a replacement tooth supported by crowns on the neighboring teeth. Bridges may also be used to replace multiple missing teeth depending on their location and the health of the surrounding teeth.

Because every smile is different, your dentist will evaluate your oral health and discuss the restorative options that can provide the best long-term result.

What Can I Expect When Getting a Dental Crown?

Getting a dental crown typically involves preparing the affected tooth and taking detailed impressions or digital scans so a dental laboratory can create your custom restoration.

A temporary crown may be placed to protect your tooth while your permanent crown is being made. Once the final restoration is ready, your dentist will make sure the crown fits comfortably, blends naturally with your smile, and works properly with your bite before securing it in place.

With proper oral hygiene and routine dental visits, crowns and bridges can provide long-lasting support for a healthier, more functional smile.

Restore Your Smile at London Dental Care

If you have a damaged, weakened, or missing tooth, a dental crown or bridge may help restore your smile and confidence. Contact London Dental Care at 740-852-5771 to learn more about crowns and bridges or schedule a consultation with our team.