Dental Crowns and Bridges
A dental crown restores a broken, damaged, or decayed tooth, while a dental bridge replaces one or more adjacent missing teeth. Depending on your needs, both are excellent ways to restore a compromised smile back to health and beauty.
When Do We Recommend Dental Crowns in Brea?
Dr. Lee would recommend a tooth crown for you in these situations:
- When a tooth is cracked, fractured, or decayed beyond the scope of what a filling can repair.
- To rebuild and strengthen a tooth that’s had root canal treatment.
- As a restoration for a single tooth dental implant.
- To restore a tooth with an old, extensive, broken restoration like a filling.
- To cover a tooth that’s misshapen or discolored for cosmetic reasons.
If you need a dental crown, rest assured that it will cover your natural tooth completely and closely mimic its shape and structure to give you full eating and chewing function. In addition, Dr. Lee will customize shading for your porcelain crown to ensure it complements and blends with your smile.
When Do We Recommend a Dental Bridge in Brea?
Dental bridges are an excellent fixed solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. Dental crowns act as anchors for one or more prosthetic teeth housed in between. The crowns anchor to healthy teeth, fill the gaps in your smile and restore chewing function so you can comfortably enjoy your food and smile again confidently.
A bridge can be ideal for someone who’s not a dental implant candidate or doesn’t want to go through implant surgery.
The Crown and Bridge Process
Getting a tooth crown or a bridge is a similar process and typically takes two appointments with Dr. Lee. During the first visit, Dr. Lee will take impressions of your smile, prepare your tooth or
teeth for the crown or bridge and make temporary restorations that you’ll wear while a dental lab creates your final crown or bridge.
It typically takes the dental lab two to three weeks to handcraft your ceramic porcelain crown or bridge. Then, when it’s ready, you’ll return to Brea Olinda Family Dentistry for your second appointment, where Dr. Lee will permanently place your crown or bridge.
After he makes any needed adjustments to your restoration to ensure correct bite function, you’re ready to eat, smile, and enjoy your new dental crown or bridge.
Contact Your Team at Brea Premier Dentistry
If you have a tooth that needs repair or you’re looking into tooth replacement options, we encourage you to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Lee to learn more about your options.
You can book your appointment online or call us at ( 714) 529-5999 and speak with one of our friendly team members.