Dental Crowns & Bridges in Naples, FL
If you have damaged or missing teeth, you might feel self-conscious about your smile. At Tower Dental Arts, we offer dental crowns and bridges to restore both the function and beauty of your teeth. These durable, long-lasting restorations offer a solution that looks and feels natural.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a restoration that covers a broken or weakened tooth. This can improve the tooth’s shape, appearance, and strength.
Crowns can also be used to improve the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth. Dental crowns blend seamlessly with your natural teeth to give you a fully functional and attractive smile.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a restoration used to replace missing teeth. It’s kept in place by dental crowns that attach to the neighboring teeth, with a false tooth or teeth in between to fill the gap.
A bridge not only improves the appearance of your smile, but it also restores the function of your teeth so you can chew and speak comfortably again. Bridges are a great solution for those missing one or more teeth who want a permanent restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for a dental bridge?
Are you missing a tooth or more than one tooth? Depending on the locations of your missing teeth, a fast, aesthetic dental bridge may be the solution. A dental bridge usually replaces one to three teeth in a row and is made from clean, beautiful porcelain, ceramic, composite resin, or zirconia. Each material can be carefully tinted to match your natural teeth. If you’re missing teeth, one or more dental bridges can provide replacements in just a few weeks! Contact Tower Dental Arts so we can complete your smile with durable dental bridges!
How long do dental crowns and bridges last?
A dental bridge can last as long as 15 years with the right care. It’s important to see your dentist at least twice a year and maintain good at-home hygiene to achieve the maximum lifespan for your bridge. Your at-home care should include brushing carefully twice a day, flossing daily and cleaning under the bridge with interproximal brushes, floss threaders, or dental picks. A dental irrigator is also helpful in extending its life. Chewing raw vegetables, sticky foods or ice can break a bridge so should be avoided. Your dentist and the staff at Tower Dental Arts will help you preserve your new dental bridge for as long as possible!
Can a crown or bridge be used for tooth replacement instead of dental implants?
Dental bridges can definitely be used for tooth replacement instead of dental implants. And a crown’s primary use is to strengthen a weakened or broken tooth, or to correct a poorly-shaped or discolored tooth. Your decisions about which dental services would be best for you can more easily be made in a discussion with your dentist. We work hard to build the trust between our patients and our practitioners and staff because we know that this makes your decisions easier. Contact Tower Dental Arts to get help understanding your dental needs or recommendations from another dental clinic!
How much does a dental crown cost?
The cost of a dental crown varies considerably, depending on a number of factors. The crown’s material makes a difference. Metal crowns are less expensive and porcelain crowns cost more. If the tooth it will be placed on needs extensive preparation before the crown is placed, that will increase the cost. For example, some teeth need root canal therapy before crown placement. Simple placement of a metal crown on a healthy tooth could run as little as $500 and a porcelain crown on a damaged tooth could run more than $3,000. Have more questions about your dental care or costs? Please call Tower Dental Arts! We have answers.
Is it necessary to get a root canal before a dental crown?
Whether or not you need a root canal before a dental crown is placed depends on the health of the tooth. A cracked or broken tooth may need a root canal if bacteria has entered the soft, live pulp of the tooth. Bacteria in the pulp creates an infection that requires root canal therapy to clean out. But if the soft inner, live part of the tooth is undamaged, it can simply be reshaped to allow the crown to be placed. If you have concerns about any of your teeth or if you are suffering tooth pain, please call Tower Dental Arts today for care!
Ready to Design Your Perfect Smile?
Don’t let damaged or missing teeth hold you back. Schedule a consultation with Tower Dental Arts in Naples, FL, to learn how dental crowns and bridges can help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile today!
Reach out to us at (239) 566-9700 to get started today!