Crowns & Bridges

Are you tired of dealing with damaged or missing teeth? Is your confidence being affected by the appearance of your smile? If so, you’ve likely considered getting dental crowns or bridges to restore your teeth and enhance their overall look. But with so many options available how do you know which one is right for you?

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Dental Crowns or Caps

Dental crowns are a cost-effective alternative to expensive dental implants. As a provider of dental crowns we at Princeview Dental realize that dental implants may not be in the budget of many of our patients. That’s why we offer dental bridges and caps as an alternative to the more costly dental implant procedures.

Crowns and caps can be used for a number of purposes. For example, if a tooth has started to decay around a filling, a crown can save it. A crown or cap can also hold a cracked tooth together; however, we recommend having the dental procedure performed immediately, as waiting may cause further damage to the tooth. In addition, if you have receding gums and suffer from hot or cold sensitivity, a crown or cap can provide relief.

As a provider of dental crowns in we look at each patient based on their needs and make a recommendation for the most effective dental treatment from there. If a tooth with a filling suffers a fracture and is too weak to hold the filling, then a crown or cap can save it. However, if the fracture is deep a root canal may be required to save the tooth before fabricating a crown.

The Dental Crown Process: From Damaged Tooth to Restored Smile

  • A damaged tooth is detected between two healthy teeth, requiring treatment to restore function and appearance.
  • The damaged tooth is reshaped to fit the custom-made replacement crown, ensuring a precise fit.
  • The replacement crown is cemented onto the reshaped tooth, restoring both the tooth’s structure and your smile.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

  • Protects existing damaged teeth such as cracked or weakened spots
  • Improve the appearance of a misshaped or discoloured tooth
  • Restores damaged or discolored teeth
  • Durable for up to 30 years when looked after
  • Comfortable
  • Versatility to cover imperfections, reduce existing gaps and protect against cracked teeth

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Types of Dental Crowns

A ceramic crown is one of the more commonly used protective shields as the durable porcelain protects the tooth for an extended time.

Take luxury to a new level with the use of a gold crown formed with nickel, copper or chromium. 

Crowns made of stainless steel metal are commonly used for children to provide longevity of primary teeth until the permanent teeth can erupt.

Use the latest crown material known as zirconium to strengthen the protection with the look of porcelain.

E-Max Lithium Disilicate crowns are all-ceramic with the light material of lithium disilicate to be durable and appealing to the eye.

Procedure

  • 1) During your first appointment your dentist will take a x-ray to assess the extent of decay and the structure of tooth, if tooth severely decayed a root canal may be necessary before proceeding with treatment.
  • 2) The dentist may apply anesthetic to numb the area and prepare the tooth for the crown.
  • 3) Scan of the tooth for digital processing.
  • 4) Using advanced technology the dentist designs and process the crown design in office.
  • 5) Just in 1-2 days come back for crown fitting and the dentist permanently cements the crown onto tooth.

Aftercare Tips for Maintaining Your Dental Crown

  • Brush and floss regularly to help remove any food particles that may become trapped between the crown and the gum or other teeth
  • Use gentle toothpaste as tooth sensitivity can still be present with a crown
  • Avoid hard and sticky foods because crown surfaces are susceptible to damage from hard and sticky foods and candy
  • Don’t use teeth as a tool as the simple act of opening packages or chewing on objects can damage the crown
  • Clean your dental crown by brushing all surfaces with gentle motions to remove any residue from food and plaque
  • Visit your dentist often for regular examinations and cleanings to enhance your oral health
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Dental Bridges

Another way to save a tooth without resorting to an implant is using dental bridges instead of crowns. If you’re missing a tooth at the back of your mouth, you may not worry about it, but you should; without it, your teeth can start to shift, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. It can also affect the look of your smile and hinder your ability to chew your food.

Dental bridges act as their name implies: a bridge that replaces the missing tooth or teeth, preventing many of the oral health issues that can arise as a result of missing teeth. And best of all, it’s an affordable alternative to a dental implant that will prevent your teeth from shifting, as well as improve your bite and take care of any minor speech impediments caused by missing teeth.

As a provider of bridges and dental crowns Princeview Dental offers bridges and crowns to our patients at an affordable cost.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

  • Restores the ability to chew and speak correctly
  • Prevents shifting of other remaining teeth into the existing spaces that form when teeth are lost
  • Maintenance is simple and easy with dental bridges as they look and act as natural teeth
  • Maintains the proper facial structure to prevent the jawline from deteriorating due to missing teeth
  • Helps build self-confidence

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Types of Dental Bridges

Traditional dental bridges involve the use of a false tooth held by crowns on either side to fill the gap held by cement to natural teeth.

Similar to traditional models, cantilever bridges are used with dental crowns to be attached to only one nearby tooth.

The Maryland bridge also uses neighbouring teeth as support but with a porcelain or metal framework rather than a full crown on the adjacent teeth.

A more permanent solution include dental implants as opposed to bridges to fill gaps.

Bridge Procedure

  • 1) During your first appointment the dentist will apply anesthetic to numb the area and prepare the teeth for the bridge, in a bridge this involves prepping two or more teeth for the bridge to be placed on.
  • 2) Scan of the the teeth for digital processing.
  • 3) Using advanced technology the dentist designs and processes the bridge design in the office.
  • 4) Just in 1-3 days come back for bridge fitting and the dentist permanently cements the bridge onto the teeth and checks the bite to ensure perfect fit.

Aftercare Tips For Maintaining Your Dental Bridges

  • Regular brushing and flossing help to prevent plague buildup and cavities from developing which would need the bridge to be replaced
  • Using a Waterpik or any other cleaning tool can be an effective method of removing food particles between the teeth and from underneath the bridge
  • Don’t eat sticky food as it can easily move or damage the dental bridge and connected appliances
  • Use a night guard while sleeping to protect the natural teeth and the dental bridge from damage with teeth grinding. 
  • Visit your dentist regularly to ensure the dental bridge and natural teeth remain intact and free from damage.
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“My family has happily been visiting Princeview Dental for almost 30 years now, and wouldn’t go anywhere else. The dentists and hygienists here take the time to explain everything thoroughly and answer all questions, and I always feel confident that I’m receiving exceptional care. All staff are very accommodating, friendly and professional. Highly recommend!”
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