Crowns & Bridges
Support a tooth lacking its natural structure
Attach a bridge to missing teeth
Restore a fractured tooth
Cover poorly shaped or discolored tooth
Missing teeth affect more than your smile. Your teeth give your face structure and help you chew and speak properly. A crown or bridge can help restore your smile and support your oral hygiene.
Crowns & Bridges FAQ
What is a crown or bridge?
Crowns and some bridges are fixed dental prosthetics, meaning they’re permanently affixed to your existing teeth.
You can’t remove a crown nor most bridges yourself -- only your dentist can.
Will my insurance cover the cost of bridges and crowns?
It's rare that insurance plans cover the full cost of implants.
Once you have your finalized treatment plan from Dr. Crowley or Dr. Iachini, we can provide an estimate and your insurance company can confirm whether coverage is available for the procedure.
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Are a crown and a bridge the same thing?
Crowns sit on top of a tooth to strengthen it or improve the appearance of a partially missing tooth, or correct the overall alignment of your teeth.
A bridge is intended to replace more than one tooth. If you have two adjacent teeth missing, your smile and the position of your natural teeth can be affected by that space, making it difficult to eat or even speak. A bridge will be affixed to the anchor teeth (or implant) on each side of the gap when the space is filled.
Both crowns and bridges take more than one office visit to complete.
Are crowns & bridges permanent?
Because both are affixed to existing teeth using methods that ensure they’re fitted correctly, crowns and bridges are intended to be permanent.
However, trauma or loss of strength in your natural teeth can cause the crown or bridge to shift or even break.
If you experience problems with a crown or bridge the Brightwork Family team can help. Experiencing an emergency? Brightwork provides emergency and after hours care.
How long do bridges and crowns last?
Because both are affixed to existing teeth using methods that ensure they’re fitted correctly, crowns and bridges are intended to be permanent.
However, trauma or loss of strength in your natural teeth can cause the crown or bridge to shift or even break.