If you have a tooth that is severely compromised by decay or has a really large filling in it you may be a candidate for a crown which is commonly known as a cap, it fits down over top of the tooth like a hat and protects the tooth.
If you’re missing a tooth we can create a bridge for you which spans the missing space, it’s actually three caps that are tied together and it can replace a missing tooth. You glue it down over top of your prepared teeth, they’re permanent, they’re glued in, we actually have the ability to make them on our CAD/CAM machine in some instances we can make bridges in one day. They are beautiful looking, they’re aesthetic, they’re strong, they’re functional, but they must be flossed just like the rest of your teeth.
Restore Your Smile With Dental Bridges & Same-Day Crowns in Oakmont, PA
There’s no need to let damaged or missing teeth get you down. We can use dental bridges and same-day crowns in Oakmont, PA to help you regain full use of your mouth. A new crown or dental bridge will:
- Replace or repair missing teeth
- Give you a healthy-looking smile
- Eliminate pain when biting and chewing
- Let you enjoy foods you’ve been missing out on
- Protect a weak tooth against further damage
- Give you a younger, more robust appearance
If you need a new dental crown or bridge, call 412-206-6825 today to schedule a visit. Late-evening and same-day emergency appointments are available.
Reclaim Your Oral Health & Function With Crowns & Bridges
Since they are such versatile dental restorations, crowns and bridges give you many options for getting back your smile. During your exam and consultation, we’ll work with you to design a treatment plan that fits your needs and desires. Here are a few of your choices:
- CEREC Same-Day Crowns – Your dentist can repair your damaged tooth or restore your dental implant with a beautiful crown made right in our office – while you wait! You won’t have to wear a temporary crown for weeks, and there’s no need to return to have your crown placed. You’ll be in and out in one visit.
- Fixed Bridges – Fill gaps in your smile with a sturdy bridge. These appliances replace teeth with tooth replacements that are secured on both ends to your own teeth.
- Implant Crowns – A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that we can cap with a crown to replace a missing tooth. Implants will also stimulate your jawbone just like natural teeth, helping prevent bone deterioration.
- Implant Bridges – These appliances replace several missing teeth like a traditional fixed bridge except they anchor to dental implants. Just like implant crowns, they will help keep your jawbone intact. With implants, healthy teeth won’t need to be used to keep your bridge in place.
Call 412-206-6825 to visit Oakmont Advanced Dentistry. It’s time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life like eating and smiling. Dental bridges and same-day crowns in Oakmont, PA can make that happen! Our office is at 200 Allegheny River Blvd. – just a few blocks from Riverside Park.
Common Questions About Dental Bridges and Same-Day Crowns
Dental crowns and bridges can be used in a wide variety of ways to restore damaged and missing teeth. We can use a single crown for repairing a tooth or, with a dental implant, replacing a missing tooth. A bridge is designed to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to either your other teeth or dental implants.
Traditional crowns are made at dental labs, not in your dentist’s office. So you’ll typically wait at least several days if not weeks for your crown to be manufactured. We use a system called CEREC that allows us to design and produce a crown in our office in about an hour. You won’t need to wear a temporary crown or make a second trip to our office.
The average dental crown or bridge will last for approximately five to seven years. However, your restoration may give you great performance for 10 years or longer if you maintain good oral hygiene and avoid eating foods that compromise it. We’ll be happy to provide instructions on keeping your crown or bridge fully functional for as long as possible.