Dental Crowns and Bridges Southport

Southport Park Family Dental

Dental Crowns and Bridges in Southport

If a tooth is chipped, broken, or weakened, a dental crown can be a treatment option to save and strengthen it. A crown is a protective cap that fits over a prepared existing tooth.

For a missing tooth, a dental bridge may be a suitable solution. A bridge uses crowns placed on the teeth on either side of the gap, with a bonded tooth in the middle, to restore the space.

All general dentists are qualified to fit crowns and bridges.

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What are Dental Crowns Made From?

The dental crowns made at Southport Park Family Dental are made from ceramic or zirconia which is a white metal.

How Do You Know If You Need a Crown or Bridge?

Based on you dental and medical history, x-ray examinations of your teeth and jaw, and an oral examination, your dentist will recommend the treatment that is best for you.

Often a dental crown can be recommended for broken or severely damaged tooth, a cracked tooth, a tooth with significant decay, a tooth with a large filling, following a root canal treatment or possibly for cosmetic reason.

How Many Appointments Are Required?

At Southport Park Family Dental we are able to complete most crowns on the same day in one appointment. In some cases, two appointments may be needed for the preparation and fitting of the crown or bridge.

What Happens During a Root Canal Treatment?

The process to create and fit a crown or bridge typically requires two appointments.

During your first visit:

We will take a detailed impression of your teeth to serve as a permanent record.
A local anaesthetic will be administered to ensure you are comfortable.
The tooth is shaped to prepare it for the new crown.
A new impression of the prepared tooth is taken.
A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth.

During your second visit:

The temporary crown is removed.
We will check the new permanent crown for a perfect fit and colour match before cementing it into place.
We will check your bite and make any minor adjustments needed to ensure it feels comfortable and natural.

To begin your journey to a restored smile, please contact our clinic for a consultation.

Preparation for Same Day Dental Crown

At Southport Park Family Dental, we offer a range of modern dental solutions, including same-day crowns using advanced technology. During your consultation, we can scan your tooth, design your crown, and, where clinically suitable, fit it in a single appointment.

Preparation for a Bridge

The preparations for a bridge are like those for a crown above, as it involves fitting a crown on the teeth on either side of the gap. This will generally require two appointments with the first appointment required to prepare the teeth and take impressions to be sent through to a lab. The lab then creates the bridge which has the crowns and replacement tooth in the middle which is then fitted as one piece at your next appointment with the dentist.

Hygiene and Care for your Dental Crown or Bridge

Crowns and bridges should last for many years. However, there is no lifetime guarantee. As with natural teeth, it depends on good dental hygiene, oral health and the forces you apply to your teeth. Dental crowns and bridges still require regular flossing and brushing and regular check-ups are advisable.

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