Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns and Bridges in Royal Oak, Michigan

What Are Crowns and Bridges?

Crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetic inserts that are custom-made to cover one or more of your damaged or blemished teeth. Unlike dentures, crowns and bridges are placed over your teeth and are adhered into place using a cement-like compound. Usually, your affected tooth is reduced beforehand to allow the fixture to cover the tooth correctly and ensure improved functionality and appearance. As permanent fixtures, crowns and bridges can only be removed by your dentist.

Dental Crowns

Crowns are custom-made to completely cover a damaged tooth. They can be made of porcelain, ceramic, metal alloys, acrylic or gold, and many of these materials can be matched to the color of your other teeth. Strong and attractive, crowns are an effective way to treat tooth damage, eliminate a source of pain and make daily tasks easier like eating and even breathing.

Dental Bridges

Bridges are used if you are missing one or more teeth and gaps exist. Bridges are adhered to the neighboring teeth to fill the gap and restore function and appearance. Bridges also prevent gum diseases from forming in vulnerable spaces where teeth have been; they also prevent shifting teeth that can lead to more significant issues in the future.

Why Do You Need a Crown or Bridge?

There are many reasons why a crown or bridge may be right for your mouth. They can augment deteriorated teeth; protect weakened teeth from cracking; repair an already-damaged tooth; cover implants; restore teeth after a root canal or cover discolored uneven and otherwise blemished teeth.

Crowns and bridges re-establish functionality, reduce pain, prevent further damage from occurring and improve your mouth’s cosmetic appearance by matching your teeth’s natural color and shape. Call us today for more information, or to schedule an appointment at 248-398-1818.