Dental Crowns and Bridges Alderley, Newmarket, Brisbane
On this page, you will learn more about dental crowns and bridges, what they are used for and how we can help if you need this dental solution. You can also download our price list, as well as learning more about our flexible payment plan options, including getting your crown for only $29/week* to help you restore your smile faster.
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Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are used to replace missing teeth. These restorative prosthetics can improve a smile and help with bite function, so you can chew without worry and smile with confidence. Thanks to improved dental technology, our team of dental professionals here at My Dentist Alderley Brisbane have many tools and treatments to save your teeth, and when the damage is significant, crowns and bridges can restore your tooth for aesthetic value and function.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is like a cap that fits over your natural tooth to protect the root or save the integrity of the tooth. It can also be placed on top of a dental implant, which acts as the natural tooth root while the crown is your replacement tooth. No matter how it’s used, we can make the tooth look and feel like the rest of your teeth, so only you know it’s a crown. Dental crowns can help the following:
Protect a damaged or cracked tooth
Act as a cap on tooth damaged by an old filling
Caps a tooth damaged by excessive decay
Cover and cap a dental implant
Fix worn, misshapen or discoloured teeth
Protect a root canal treatment
Improve speech by filling in missing teeth
Protect tongue and cheek by replacing a missing tooth
Restore chewing function
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are restorations used to replace multiple missing teeth. For this dental solution, crowns are used at both ends, with a middle part that bridges the end crowns, resulting in filling in the gap. They are made to look like your natural teeth in shape and colour, and your mouth will function normally while you get the confident smile you deserve.
Because bridges are not removable, they are a permanent solution to replace missing teeth. They function like real teeth and are easy to care for with daily oral hygiene. Patients love them because they don’t shift and move like temporary bridges or dentures might.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are restorations used to replace multiple missing teeth. For this dental solution, crowns are used at both ends, with a middle part that bridges the end crowns, resulting in filling in the gap. They are made to look like your natural teeth in shape and colour, and your mouth will function normally while you get the confident smile you deserve.
Because bridges are not removable, they are a permanent solution to replace missing teeth. They function like real teeth and are easy to care for with daily oral hygiene. Patients love them because they don’t shift and move like temporary bridges or dentures might.
The Benefits of Crowns and Bridges
Both dental crowns and bridges are solutions to restore the integrity of your bite while building your confidence. They provide strength and structure to your teeth and help you avoid problems from missing teeth such as:
Gum irritation
Increased risk for tooth decay
Increased risk of damage to surrounding teeth
Jawbone deterioration
Speech problems
Sunken cheeks due to missing tooth and jawbone shrinkage
Besides replacing missing teeth, the benefits of crowns and bridges include:
Protect damaged tooth, so you don’t lose it
Low-risk dental restoration option
Protect root canal treatment
Durable, lasting up to 10 years and longer
Crowns and bridges often improve self-confidence in patients with one or more missing teeth. And if you have multiple missing teeth in a row, or if you wear dentures, the All-of-4 dental implant solution can replace them. This will prevent further jawbone deterioration, which can add to a more youthful appearance, and protect your gums.
Caring for Your New Restorations
Once you have your new dental restorations in place, they should last as long as possible. Some restorations can last 10 – 20 years or a lifetime. Consistent oral hygiene along with preventive measures like regular dental checkups will help ensure your crown or bridge lasts a long time.
Right after your treatment, your mouth will need time to heal, so the gum and surrounding area may be sensitive for a few days. Your dentist will provide customised instructions that will help guide you in after-care. If you are prescribed any medications, be sure to take them as directed, and take extra care when eating, brushing and flossing.
Crowns and bridges of today are made of high-quality materials that are meant to function like natural teeth. Crowns may be made of porcelain, while bridges might include porcelain along with other pieces that work together. While these may be resistant to breaking and tooth decay, they are not completely unbreakable and still susceptible to staining, so treating them like your own teeth will help them last.
Under your new restoration is your natural gum, and possibly tooth and the tooth root, depending on the situation. Your mouth will still require regular care so that problems don’t arise underneath your dental crown. The following are some other guidelines that will help you care for your new teeth:
Brush every day, at least twice a day
Floss according to your dentist’s instructions
Avoid smoking cigarettes
Limit alcohol
Incorporate a healthy diet with limited sugar
Do not chew on ice or other hard objects
Have regular dental checkups to ensure no problems arise like hidden infections or tartar buildup
Get your teeth professionally cleaned according to your dentist’s recommendations
Download Our Free Pricing Guide
Download Our Free Pricing Guide
Our free pricing guide lists our full range of services, from general dentistry check-ups and maintenance to surgery, cosmetic treatments and restorative services.
Payment Plan Options
Optimum oral health with the right dental solutions should be available to everyone. If you need dental restoration work such as a crown or bridge, we believe money should not be part of your worries. That’s why we offer our patients $29/ week*, zero-deposit, zero-interest payment plans to fit your budget. To learn more about our payment options, click here.
Payment Plan Options
Optimum oral health with the right dental solutions should be available to everyone. If you need dental restoration work such as a crown or bridge, we believe money should not be part of your worries. That’s why we offer our patients $29/ week*, zero-deposit, zero-interest payment plans to fit your budget. To learn more about our payment options, click here.
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If you have missing teeth and want a permanent dental solution, call today and schedule an appointment. Our experienced and caring professionals here at My Dentist will see if you are a candidate for dental crowns or a bridge, and will discuss all options with you.
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Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.