Crown And Bridges

Bridging The Gap To Healthy, Beautiful Smiles In Eastern North Carolina

If you are missing one or more teeth, the space left in your smile can lead to shifting or rotating teeth, often resulting in a poor bite and other oral health issues. To keep your smile on track, your dentist at The Dental Care Center may recommend crowns and bridges to quite literally bridge the gap between your missing tooth or teeth.

With an artistic mind and expert hand, our team crafts crowns and bridges to not only be as comfortable as possible, but to match the natural look of your teeth. Therefore, you can go about your life smiling beautifully and confidently, all without worrying about others noticing your dental appliance.

Patients after crown and bridge treatment at the dental care center serving zebulon, wake forest, fayetteville, greenville, smithfield, and wilson, north carolina.

What Are Bridges?

Bridges fill in the gaps between one or more missing teeth in a row. This prevents the teeth from shifting to compensate for the space, which can cause oral health issues such as over or under bite. They are adhered to the teeth on either side of the gap by connecting to crowns on the flanking teeth, so you can be confident knowing that any crowns and bridges applied by our team are stable and secure.

After taking impressions, our experienced dental team will create custom crowns and bridges for your individual smile needs. We take every effort to ensure our crowns and bridges comfortably fit the gap, as well as match the natural color of your teeth for a seamless appearance.

What Are Crowns?

Crowns are used to improve damaged teeth by covering or capping the tooth. Your dentist at The Dental Care Center may recommend a crown if you have a weakening or cracking tooth. Additionally, crowns can help improve the appearance of a tooth by correcting any alignment or shape issues.

Crowns are used to attach a dental bridge, securely cementing it in place. Since crowns and bridges are adhered to the tooth, you can go about your daily life without worrying about misplacing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about crowns and bridges are common and anticipated! Below, we’ve answered some of the ones we receive most frequently. If we missed your question, please contact us! We’re happy to help provide confidence and clarity in all your oral health queries.

How long do crowns and bridges last?

Crowns and bridges are one of the most durable restorations in dentistry! With proper care, they can last ten to fifteen years, with many lasting an upwards of twenty years. 

Maintaining good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing twice and flossing once per day, will ensure your dental appliances last a long time! Also, avoid chewing on hard things such as ice and hard candy. Bruxism can also wear them overtime.

While it is unlikely for your appliance to become damaged, our team at The Dental Care Center understands that these things happen! Should your appliance become damaged or broken, we encourage you to contact our office or request an appointment online for repairs or replacement. 

Patients enjoying life after crown and bridge treatment at the dental care center serving zebulon, wake forest, fayetteville, greenville, smithfield, and wilson, north carolina.

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

If you think you may benefit from crowns and bridges at The Dental Care Center, or are looking for a dentist who can take care of all your family’s oral needs under one roof, look no further! Give our office a call at (252) 674-1122, text us at (252) 506–0110 or request an appointment online to start your journey to better oral hygiene today.

Dental Care For The Whole Family

At The Dental Care Center, we proudly provide exceptional family dentistry throughout Eastern North Carolina, with seven convenient locations designed to make high-quality care easy to access close to home. No matter which office you visit, you can expect the same trusted, personalized treatment from our experienced dentists and caring team. We’re committed to creating a welcoming, stress-free environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable and confident, because your comfort, health and smile are always our top priorities.