If a tooth has decay that is deep or large or if a tooth is cracked or broken, then a filling may not be an option. Crowns and bridges protect your natural tooth. A crown or bridge acts as a shield around your tooth to prevent further damage, pain and issues. In addition, a crown is used after a root canal to strengthen the treated tooth.
Dental Crown & Bridge
Once a crown has been deemed necessary, an x-ray of your tooth will be taken. Any decay will be removed and Dr. Alder will prepare your tooth for a crown. A digital impression will be taken and uploaded to the lab so your custom crown can be created. While your crown is being made, we will place a temporary acrylic crown to protect your tooth.
During your second visit, the temporary crown will be removed. Dr Alder will then review the shape and color of the permanent crown to ensure it is a perfect fit. The crown will then be secured using a dental adhesive. Your brand new crown will look and feel exactly like your natural teeth and no one will be able to tell the difference.
If a tooth is missing, a dental bridge can be a great option to restore the area. Bridges are similar to dental crowns in the sense that the teeth on either side of the space will be prepared for crowns. A digital impression will be taken and your bridge will be created in a lab to fit your teeth. The teeth on either side of the space will be the supports of the new restoration which will ‘bridge’ the gap.
A crown or a bridge can get you out of pain, help you talk and chew, and will restore the area to its original function. If you have a damaged tooth or a broken crown or bridge, we know that time is of the essence. The staff at Newport Beach Dental will make your urgent dental needs our priority. This is why we offer emergency dental appointments and will do our best to fit you in immediately.
If you are having dental pain or have a broken or cracked tooth or broken crown or bridge,
give us a call immediately so that Dr. Alder can help you today!
Modern Dentistry With Gentle Care
Restore your teeth to the state nature intended.
Your teeth are meant to be with you your whole life. Let our team of professionals help you strengthen them.
Dr. Alder is hands down the best dentist we have ever been to! Our entire family are his patients. The team at Newport Beach Dental has successfully and skillfully handled any and all our dental needs. Not one member of our family avoids the dentist anymore – not even my teenage son!! Thank you Dr. Alder and the Newport Beach Dental team!
I have always had a good experience while having teeth cleaned. Staff is friendly and very thorough, efficient and great at their jobs. I have always been very satisfied with their work. Never any pain or uncomfortable moments.
I have been coming to the office 24 years and have had four implants, several veneers, and over 4 crowns. I have had all my fillings replaced and find the white fillings more esthetic. I am very pleased with all my results.
The team at Newport Beach Dental are artists! My crown perfectly matches the color of my other teeth … it looks really, really good. Thanks Dr. Alder!
– Andie T., Patient
Newport Beach Dental
The team at Newport Beach Dental are artists! My crown perfectly matches the color of my other teeth … it looks really, really good. Thanks Dr. Alder!
– Andie T., Patient
Newport Beach Dental
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