Crowns And Bridges
What Are Crowns And Bridges?
When teeth are severely damaged or missing entirely, simple fillings are no longer enough to protect your smile. Crowns and bridges are premium, custom fabricated restorations designed to rebuild the strength of damaged teeth and seamlessly fill the gaps left by missing ones. At Gil Dental Clinic, Dr. Yeendy Gil, DMD, meticulously designs these restorations to look and function exactly like your natural teeth. Finding a skilled dentist in Hialeah, FL ensures your bite is perfectly balanced. As your trusted Hialeah dental office, we use crowns and bridges to bring total harmony back to your mouth.
Benefits Of Crowns And Bridges
Utilizing these powerful restorations provides critical support and aesthetic perfection for your smile:
RESTORED CHEWING POWER
Crowns reinforce weak teeth, while bridges replace missing teeth with strong artificial ones, allowing you to comfortably chew tough or crunchy foods without any fear of pain or breakage.
PREVENTION OF BITE COLLAPSE
A bridge prevents your remaining natural teeth from shifting into empty spaces. This stops severe bite misalignment and prevents the facial sagging that often occurs after tooth loss.
BEAUTIFUL SEAMLESS AESTHETICS
Crafted from high grade dental porcelain, our crowns and bridges are shade matched to your exact natural tooth color, providing a flawless appearance that completely hides any previous damage.
EXCELLENT LONG TERM VALUE
These restorations are incredibly durable. Investing in a high quality crown or bridge now prevents further tooth fracturing and saves you from needing more expensive emergency dental in Miami in the future.
What Can You Expect During A Crowns And Bridges Treatment?
Receiving a crown or a bridge involves a very similar, highly precise two step process:
CAREFUL TOOTH PREPARATION
Dr. Yeendy Gil will thoroughly numb the area and gently reshape the affected tooth for a crown, or the adjacent abutment teeth for a bridge, creating the perfect foundation for your new restoration.
DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS AND TEMPORARY PLACEMENT
We take highly accurate 3D digital impressions of your prepared teeth and send them to our specialized lab. You will leave this first visit wearing a beautiful temporary restoration to protect your smile.
FINAL FITTING AND PERMANENT BONDING
During your second visit, we will remove the temporary and test the fit of your permanent porcelain restoration. We ensure your bite is perfectly aligned, complementing any previous work done by an orthodontist in Hialeah or integrating smoothly with nearby dental implants in Hialeah, before cementing it permanently into place.
Our Approach To Crowns And Bridges
Frequently Asked
Questions
What is the main difference between a crown and a bridge?
A crown is a single cap placed over one damaged tooth to restore its strength and shape. A bridge is a single unit made of multiple crowns used to span a gap and replace one or more missing teeth.
How long do crowns and bridges usually last?
With excellent daily oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings, a premium porcelain crown or bridge can easily last between 10 to 15 years, and often much longer.
Is it hard to clean a dental bridge?
Cleaning a bridge requires a slight adjustment to your routine. Because the artificial tooth rests on the gum line, you will need to use a special floss threader or a water flosser to clean underneath it and keep the gums healthy.
Will my crown or bridge look fake?
Absolutely not. We use advanced ceramic materials that mimic the exact translucency and texture of natural tooth enamel. We also perfectly match the color to your surrounding teeth so the restoration blends in seamlessly.
Does getting a crown or bridge hurt?
The procedure is completely painless. We use strong local anesthesia to numb the teeth before any shaping begins. You may experience minor sensitivity to hot or cold for a few days after the final placement, which is entirely normal.
What is the main difference between a crown and a bridge?
A crown is a single cap placed over one damaged tooth to restore its strength and shape. A bridge is a single unit made of multiple crowns used to span a gap and replace one or more missing teeth.