Dental Crowns and Bridges in Elk Grove, CA

Is your tooth damaged, decayed, or broken? Are you missing one or more teeth? We understand living with damaged or missing teeth can be uncomfortable, and we want to help you find the right solution to restore your smile.

At Laguna Springs Dental, we customize realistic-looking dental crowns and bridges that restore comfort and function and blend beautifully with your smile. Dr. Mohamad Albik is a caring dentist who accepts nothing but the best for his patients. He uses only the highest quality materials and top custom dental labs that create your crowns according to our strict specifications. 

Dental Crowns Restore Your Smile

Dental crowns are often called "caps" because they cover and surround a damaged tooth to restore it while improving its appearance. We also use dental crowns to anchor a dental bridge, cover a dental implant, or protect a tooth after root canal treatment. 

Why We Recommend a Dental Crown

Tooth crowns are versatile restorations because we use them to address numerous dental issues, including:

• Restore a worn, cracked, or broken tooth 
• Strengthen a tooth with a cavity too large for a filling alone
• Support a tooth weakened by multiple fillings
• Protect a tooth after root canal treatment
• Improve the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth

Dr. Albik will determine if a crown is right for your needs by examining it and taking x-rays. In some cases, an inlay or onlay would be a better choice. He will help you understand your options and explain what's involved, so you feel completely confident about your treatment.

When getting a dental crown, you can expect two visits to our Elk Grove, CA, dental office spaced 2–3 weeks apart. During the first, we will:

• Numb the tooth and surrounding area to ensure your comfort.
• Remove the decayed or damaged parts of the tooth.
• Shape the remaining tooth to make room for the crown to fit properly.
• Take a digital impression of the tooth to design your crown.
• Place a temporary crown over the prepared tooth to protect it until the dental lab fabricates your final crown. 

It takes about two weeks for the dental lab to customize your new crown. When we receive it, we'll schedule a second appointment that includes the following steps:

• Remove the temporary
• Check the fit and color of the final crown
• Test your bite and make adjustments
• Secure the crown to the tooth with dental cement

You should care for your crown tooth as you do your natural teeth. Remember, as strong and durable as it is, your restoration can crack or break under excessive force, just like a natural tooth. Avoid hard or crunchy foods that can damage it, and don't chew on ice.

Your crown can last ten years or longer when you brush and floss consistently and visit Laguna Springs Dental for routine checkups and teeth cleanings.

True to its name, a dental bridge is a restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by "bridging" the gap in your smile. It is made up of one or more artificial teeth (called pontics) with crowns on either side to support it. The crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the gap to anchor the artificial teeth. 

Why It's Important to Replace Missing Teeth

Tooth loss can affect your oral health in several ways: 

• Gum recession
• Shifting of remaining teeth
• Increased risk of gum disease
• Speech problems and difficulty chewing

Missing teeth also affect your confidence because you may feel so self-conscious about the obvious gap that you don't want to smile. Replacing missing teeth with a dental bridge restores oral health, supports a healthy bite, and allows you to smile confidently.

Do You Need a Dental Crown or Bridge in Elk Grove, CA?

Crowns and bridges improve your oral health, restore function, and give you back your confident smile. If you have missing, damaged, or broken teeth, our dentist in Elk Grove can help you find the best solution for your needs and budget. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.