Crowns and Bridges

Unsightly, damaged, decaying, or missing permanent teeth can diminish your smile and self-confidence. At Seattle Dentists in Seattle, Washington, the team provides custom-fitted crowns and bridges that perfect your smile and protect your teeth from future damage. Schedule an evaluation at Seattle Dentists by phone or request one online today.

What are crowns and bridges?

Crowns and bridges are dental restorations that protect, repair, or replace damaged or missing teeth.

Crowns

Traditional crowns are tooth-colored caps that bond over the entire surface of a natural tooth to protect it, strengthen it, and improve its appearance. Implant-supported crowns replace missing permanent teeth. They attach to dental implants, which are metal tooth roots your dentist secures in your jawbone.

Bridges

Dental bridges replace one or more missing permanent teeth and are removable or securely fixed in place. They consist of artificial teeth anchored by dental implants, traditional crowns, or a framework.

What are the advantages of crowns and bridges?

The benefits of choosing crowns and bridges at Seattle Dentists include:

• Stronger teeth
• No tooth gaps
• Beautiful smile
• A whiter, brighter smile
• Elimination of decay or damage
• Reduced risk of complications
• Greater self-confidence

Seattle Dentists offers gorgeous porcelain or porcelain pasted-on-gold crowns. 

Crowns and bridges are natural-looking, strong, and last a long time when cared for properly. Seattle Dentists providers have many years of experience, are highly trained, and use cutting-edge technology and treatments.

Are crowns and bridges right for me?

Your provider discusses your goals, examines your gums and teeth, and takes dental X-rays if needed to determine if crowns, bridges, or both treatments are right for you.

Crowns and bridges repair or replace teeth that are:

• Loose
• Missing
• Damaged
• Decaying
• Cracked
• Chipped
• Weak
• Broken
• Discolored

You might receive a crown after undergoing a root canal to strengthen the treated tooth and protect it from future problems.

What happens when receiving crowns and bridges?

What you can expect when receiving crowns and bridges depends on the type of restoration that’s best for your situation.

Your provider digitally scans your mouth to create a traditional custom-fitted bridge or crown that fits over a natural tooth. Or, they surgically place dental implants into your jaw to anchor artificial tooth replacements. 

Your dentist ensures your new crown or bridge fits properly and comfortably.

How can I properly care for crowns and bridges?

Take good care of crowns and bridges by brushing your teeth regularly, flossing daily, and avoiding chewing on hard objects. Call the Seattle Dentists office anytime you have questions or if your dental restorations get damaged. Schedule routine dental exams and cleanings every six months or as needed.

Schedule an evaluation at Seattle Dentists by phone or request one online today to learn more about crowns and bridges.