What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a bespoke cap that fits over a weakened or damaged tooth to restore its shape, strength and appearance. Crowns are often recommended when:
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A tooth is extensively decayed or fractured
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A large filling has failed
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You’ve had root canal therapy
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You want to improve the look of a misshapen or discoloured tooth
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You need to protect a weak tooth from further damage
Crowns can be crafted from high‑quality materials that mimic natural tooth colour and resilience.
What Are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth (pontics) held in place by crowns on either side of the gap, which are attached to neighbouring natural teeth (abutment teeth). This restores chewing function, prevents adjacent teeth from shifting, and balances your bite.
Benefits of Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges can:
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Restore chewing and speaking function
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Protect and strengthen weakened teeth
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Prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting
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Improve smile aesthetics
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Provide long‑lasting restorations with proper care
With good oral hygiene and regular dental check‑ups, crowns and bridges can serve your smile for many years.
How They Work
During your treatment, we will:
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Assess your smile and take detailed images or impressions
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Prepare the affected teeth for restoration
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Design custom restorations that match your bite and natural tooth colour
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Fabricate and place your new crown or bridge with precision
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Adjust for comfort and function
For bridges, the neighbouring teeth are shaped to support the restoration, and the artificial teeth fill the space of your missing teeth.