Our international experts at Justsmile family dental clinic ensure that crowns and bridges are placed properly. We strive to provide high-quality dental services to you. Our professionals make highly accurate impressions of your teeth to be sent to the laboratory. At the laboratory, crowns and bridges are fabricated smoothly according to the shade of your teeth. Till the permanent crown and bridge are fixed, our dentists cement a temporary crown and bridge for your comfort. By numbing the area, we provide a painless and comfortable treatment to you. After the treatment, we give you a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts that can help crowns and bridges last long.
FAQs
What is the difference between dental crowns and bridges?
Dental crowns are used to restore the natural look of an existing tooth. Dental bridges help to fill the gap of a missing tooth using surrounding teeth.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
Dental crowns and bridges can last from five to fifteen hours, depending on different factors. Your oral health should be your priority. So, daily brushing and flossing is a must. You should avoid sticky food or those with a hard surface that can decay crowns and bridges.
How long does crown and bridge treatment take place?
Crown and bridge treatment can take around five to seven appointments, depending on the clinical needs. In the meantime, our dentists will place a temporary crown or bridge. In the case of crowns, a thin layer of enamel coating will be removed, followed by taking an impression of teeth. The permanent crown would be settled using adhesive. In the case of dental bridges, teeth would be prepared considering the area occupied previously, followed by contouring the surrounding teeth. By taking impressions, bridges would be placed.
Is the treatment painful?
To make the treatment painless and comfortable for you, we will numb the particular area using anesthesia. So, you can feel the movement but not the pain.
Will my crown look false?
With our experienced professional, dental crowns would be prepared according to the shade of your natural teeth. It will be made of such composite materials that will give a natural look. So, no one will be able to recognize if you have a crown on your teeth.
Will I face trouble in eating with crowns and bridges on?
You will not face any trouble when crowns and bridges are fixed properly. In fact, you will be able to chew faster. At the same time, we suggest you to have small bites of soft food so as not to feel any change in your tooth.
Which foods need to be avoided after having crowns or bridges?
If you have a permanent dental crown, avoid having such hot and cold foods that cause sensitivity to your crowned tooth. Also, avoid chewy, sticky, or sugary foods. Don’t forget to rinse your teeth after having such foods. If you have fitted bridge in your teeth, avoid chewing extensively on raw vegetables, hard candies, or ice.