Restore Damaged or Missing Teeth with Dental Crowns & Bridges
Whether you're dealing with a damaged tooth or a missing tooth, restoring your smile can improve comfort, function, and confidence. At Tatum Point Dentistry, Dr. Gonzalez provides custom dental crowns and dental bridge treatment designed to strengthen your bite, restore appearance, and support long-term oral health. Using durable, natural-looking materials, we create personalized restorations that blend seamlessly with your smile while helping you eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Why Patients Choose Tatum Point Dentistry for Dental Crowns & Bridges
Restorative-Focused Care
Dr. Gonzalez takes a comprehensive approach to restoring damaged and missing teeth, helping patients achieve lasting oral health rather than temporary fixes.
Natural-Looking Restorations
Our porcelain dental crowns and custom bridges are carefully designed to match your surrounding teeth for a comfortable, natural appearance.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Every smile is unique. We evaluate your oral health, goals, and budget to recommend the most appropriate restorative solution.
What Are Dental Crowns and Bridges?
Dental crowns and bridges are restorative treatments used to repair damaged teeth and replace missing teeth. Both treatments are designed to improve oral function while supporting long-term dental health.
A dental crown is a custom restoration that covers a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth. Crowns help restore strength, function, and appearance while protecting the remaining tooth structure.
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by using neighboring teeth or dental implants for support. The bridge fills the gap left by missing teeth, helping restore chewing ability, speech, and smile aesthetics.
When Is a Dental Crown Recommended?
A dental crown procedure may be recommended when a tooth cannot be predictably restored with a filling alone. Crowns completely cover the visible portion of the tooth, providing additional strength and protection.
Common reasons patients may need a crown include extensive decay, fractures, worn teeth, large fillings, or treatment following a root canal.
Our porcelain and ceramic tooth crown options are customized to match your smile while providing long-lasting durability.
When Is Dental Bridge Treatment Recommended?
If you are missing one or more teeth, dental bridge treatment may help restore your smile and prevent future complications. Missing teeth can affect your bite, chewing ability, speech, and the alignment of surrounding teeth.
A dental bridge fills the gap left by missing teeth using artificial replacement teeth supported by neighboring crowns or dental implants.
For many patients, a bridge offers an effective solution for restoring both appearance and function without surgery.
Understanding the Dental Crown Procedure and Bridge Process
Every treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
For a dental crown procedure, Dr. Gonzalez prepares the tooth, removes damaged areas, and takes precise impressions to create a custom restoration. Once the final crown is ready, it is securely bonded into place.
For dental bridge treatment, impressions are used to design a custom bridge that fits comfortably and restores your smile. The bridge is carefully adjusted to ensure proper bite alignment and function.
Our goal is to provide restorations that feel natural, function comfortably, and support long-term oral health.
Dental Crown vs Bridge: Which Is Better?
Dental crowns and bridges serve different purposes, so one is not necessarily better than the other.
A dental crown is used to restore and strengthen a damaged tooth that is still present. A dental bridge is used when one or more teeth are missing and need to be replaced.
The right treatment depends on your oral health needs, the condition of your remaining teeth, and your long-term goals. During your consultation, Dr. Gonzalez will explain all available options and help you determine the best solution for your smile.
How Long Do Dental Crowns and Bridges Last?
With proper care, many porcelain dental crowns and bridges can last 10 to 15 years or longer.
Maintaining good oral hygiene, attending routine dental checkups, and avoiding habits that place excessive pressure on teeth can help maximize the lifespan of your restoration.
If a restoration becomes damaged or worn over time, dental crown replacement or bridge replacement may be recommended to maintain function and oral health.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
FAQs
Tatum Point Dentistry provides custom dental crowns and dental bridge treatment for patients throughout North Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, and nearby Phoenix communities.
The cost of a dental crown depends on factors such as the type of material used, insurance coverage, and the complexity of treatment. Our team will provide a personalized estimate during your consultation.
Dental bridge cost varies based on the number of teeth being replaced, the type of bridge used, and your individual treatment needs. We will review all costs and financing options before treatment begins.
A dental crown restores a damaged tooth by covering and protecting it. A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth between supporting teeth or implants.
Most dental crown procedures require two visits. The first appointment involves preparing the tooth and taking impressions, while the second appointment is used to place the final restoration.
Many dental crowns last 10 to 15 years or longer when properly maintained through regular dental care and good oral hygiene habits.
While uncommon, crowns can occasionally loosen due to wear, damage, decay beneath the crown, or bonding failure. If your crown becomes loose or falls off, contact our office promptly for evaluation.
Dental bridges are designed to be long-lasting restorations. While they may eventually need replacement, many bridges provide years of reliable function when properly cared for.
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