Lab-made crown
Made for your tooth in a dental lab from porcelain, ceramic or metal. Two visits, with a temporary crown in between.
Restorative dentistry
Dental Crowns and Bridges in Tamarac, FL
Save 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.
Same-day optionfor eligible crowns
Matched shadeto the teeth around it
- Two, or one same-dayTypical visits
- Porcelain, ceramic or metalMaterials
- LocalAnesthesia
- Insurance or financingWays to pay
Quick answer
When do you need a dental crown?
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.
Made for your toothshaped and shaded to match your smile
What it is
How crowns and bridges work
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
- A tooth is cracked, chipped or badly worn
- A large old filling is breaking down
- A tooth had a root canal and needs protection
- A tooth is missing and you'd rather not have an implant
- A tooth is discolored or misshapen and bonding won't hold
What to expect
Getting a crown, step by step
Exam and X-rays
We check the tooth and its root and tell you whether a crown, a bridge or a simple filling is the right fix.
Preparing the tooth
Under local anesthesia, decay is removed and the tooth is shaped so the crown fits over it.
Scan or impression
We record the tooth with a digital scan or an impression and pick the shade that matches your teeth.
Temporary crown
While a lab makes your crown, a temporary one protects the tooth. Eligible same-day crowns skip this step.
Fitting
We check the fit, the shade and your bite, then bond the crown or bridge in place.
Your options
Crowns, same-day crowns and bridges
The right restoration depends on how much of the tooth is left and whether a tooth is missing.
Same-day crown
Designed and milled in our office while you wait, for eligible teeth. No temporary crown and no second visit.
About same-day crownsDental bridge
A false tooth held by crowns on the neighboring teeth. Faster than an implant, but those teeth have to be shaped.
Cost and payment
What crowns and bridges cost
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.
After treatment
Making a crown or bridge last
Right after
If you were numbed, wait until the feeling comes back before you eat. Some sensitivity to cold for a few days is normal.
Every day
Brush twice a day and floss. Under a bridge, a floss threader or a water flosser reaches where regular floss can't.
Protecting it
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.
Questions patients ask
Crown and bridge questions
How long do dental crowns last?
With good care, crowns often last 10 to 15 years or longer. Grinding, chewing hard objects and skipping cleanings shorten their life.
Does getting a crown hurt?
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.
How do you decide between a crown and a filling?
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.
Should I get a bridge or an implant?
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.
Can I get a crown in one day?
Often, yes. If the tooth is suitable, we design and mill a ceramic crown in our office and place it during the same visit.
Will my insurance cover a crown?
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.
Do the teeth next to the gap have to be filed down?
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.
How long does a dental bridge last?
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.
Patient reviews
What patients say
Google reviews from patients of our Tamarac office.
- Emily Juliana Castillo Mavarez★★★★★
10/10 with the staff, the doctor and everyone in the office, everything was so clean and professional, will be coming back soon
- Tomas Rodriguez★★★★★
Excelente servicio de atención al paciente. Fui atendido por la asistente Tibisay, la cual me atendió con mucho profesionalismo y dedicación. Estaré agradecido por sus servicios
- Vanessa Rodriguez★★★★★
Muy buena la atención de la Dr. Blanca y su asistente Tibisay.
- Reinaldo May★★★★★
Me hice un implante y todo fue super espectacular, la atención de Tibisay y la Dra. Blanca me hicieron sentir tranquilo. Recomendado 100%
- Tom Rodriguez★★★★★
Excellent service, and the assistant Tibisay was lovely.
- Marianela Perez★★★★★
Excelente
- Diana Bermudez★★★★★
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- Tibisay Hernandez★★★★★
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- Lieny Arteaga★★★★★
Great experience at Metropolitan Smile Design!!!
- Gloria Molina★★★★★
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Appointments
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New patients can start with the $65 exam, digital X-rays and basic cleaning.
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- Most insurance accepted
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