CROWNS

A crown is a restoration that covers a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size. Its purpose is to strengthen and improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown is placed to support a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining, and to protect weak teeth from fracturing. Other reasons include: attaching a bridge, restoring fractured teeth, and to cover a dental implant. Most of our crowns are made of tooth colored porcelain for a natural look. In some instances (usually due to biting pressure) we may advise gold for the very back teeth.

BRIDGEWORK

A bridge is a restoration which replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost. Your appearance, dental health and the proper functioning of your mouth are all important reasons for wearing a bridge. A bridge helps maintain the natural shape of your face and may help support the lips and cheeks when teeth have been lost.
Dental health suffers when teeth are not replaced. When a tooth is lost, the nearby teeth may tilt toward the empty space, or the teeth in the opposite jaw may move up or down toward the space. This places unusual stress on both the teeth and tissues of the mouth.