Exam, digital X-rays and a basic cleaning. New patients with healthy gums.
Book the $65 visitSave a damaged tooth, or replace a missing one.
A crown covers a cracked, broken or heavily filled tooth so you can chew on it again. A bridge fills the gap where a tooth is missing. Both are shaped and shaded to match your smile, and eligible crowns can be made in a single visit.
A crown is usually recommended when a tooth is cracked, badly worn, weakened by a large filling or a root canal, or too damaged for a filling to hold. It covers the whole visible tooth and restores its shape and strength. At Metropolitan Smile Design in Tamarac, eligible crowns can be made in one visit.
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap made of porcelain, ceramic or metal. The tooth is shaped so the crown fits over it, then the crown is bonded in place and takes the chewing load the tooth can't handle on its own.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. Crowns on the teeth either side of the gap hold a false tooth between them, so you can chew and smile without a space.
There are four main types of bridge. A traditional bridge has a crown on each side of the gap and a false tooth between them, and it needs strong, healthy teeth on both sides. A cantilever bridge is anchored on one side only, so it is used sparingly and rarely in the back of the mouth, where bite forces are highest. A Maryland bridge has thin wings that bond to the back of the neighboring teeth. It removes the least enamel but is not as strong, so it is mostly used for front teeth. An implant-supported bridge rests on dental implants instead of natural teeth, which suits several missing teeth in a row and leaves the neighboring teeth untouched.
A crown or bridge may help if
We check the tooth and its root and tell you whether a crown, a bridge or a simple filling is the right fix.
Under local anesthesia, decay is removed and the tooth is shaped so the crown fits over it.
We record the tooth with a digital scan or an impression and pick the shade that matches your teeth.
While a lab makes your crown, a temporary one protects the tooth. Eligible same-day crowns skip this step.
We check the fit, the shade and your bite, then bond the crown or bridge in place.
The right restoration depends on how much of the tooth is left and whether a tooth is missing.
Made for your tooth in a dental lab from porcelain, ceramic or metal. Two visits, with a temporary crown in between.
Designed and milled in our office while you wait, for eligible teeth. No temporary crown and no second visit.
About same-day crownsA false tooth held by crowns on the neighboring teeth. Faster than an implant, but those teeth have to be shaped.
The price depends on the material, whether the tooth needs a root canal or a buildup first, and how many teeth a bridge spans. You get the full cost after the exam, before any work begins.
Because crowns and bridges repair damage, dental insurance often covers part of the cost. We verify your benefits first, and monthly financing can cover the rest.
Two things catch people out with insurance: a bridge can use up a year's annual maximum on its own, and a policy with a missing tooth clause may limit coverage if the tooth was lost before the plan began. Bring your plan details to the exam and we check both before treatment starts.
If you were numbed, wait until the feeling comes back before you eat. Some sensitivity to cold for a few days is normal.
Brush twice a day and floss. Under a bridge, a floss threader or a water flosser reaches where regular floss can't.
Don't chew ice or open packages with your teeth, and ask about a night guard if you grind. Checkups catch problems at the edges early.
With good care, crowns often last 10 to 15 years or longer. Grinding, chewing hard objects and skipping cleanings shorten their life.
The tooth is numbed before it's shaped, so the procedure itself shouldn't hurt. Mild soreness or sensitivity for a few days afterward is common.
A filling repairs a small area. When decay or a crack affects a large part of the tooth, a filling can't hold, and a crown protects what's left. The exam and X-rays show which one you need.
A bridge is faster and usually costs less up front, but the teeth beside the gap are shaped to hold it. An implant replaces the tooth on its own. We explain both at your consultation.
Often, yes. If the tooth is suitable, we design and mill a ceramic crown in our office and place it during the same visit.
Many plans cover part of the cost when a crown repairs damage or decay. We check your benefits before treatment so you know your share.
For a traditional or cantilever bridge, yes. The supporting teeth are reshaped so crowns fit over them, and that change is permanent. A Maryland bridge removes far less enamel, and an implant does not touch the neighboring teeth at all. When those teeth are healthy, that can tip the choice toward an implant.
Around ten years is typical, and many last longer. The usual cause of failure is decay in a supporting tooth or gum disease under the false tooth, not the porcelain breaking, so daily cleaning under the bridge matters most.
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