Repair Your Teeth With Dental Crowns and Bridges in Katy

Crowns and bridges are strong, customized dental restorations that play a vital role in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile. 

What are Crowns and Bridges? 

These lab-made dental restorations are commonly used to repair damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. Both play different roles when it comes to restoring the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. Crowns go over structurally damaged teeth, while bridges fill in the open gaps created by missing ones. 

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Why Would You Need a Dental Crown and Bridge?

A dental crown, also known as a "cap," is a custom-made cover that fits over a damaged tooth, protecting it while restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are often recommended for teeth after root canal therapy or have severe structural damage (such as a crack or cavity.) 


On the other hand, dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth. A bridge consists of one or two artificial crowns anchored on either side by functional dental crowns. The ends of the crown are anchored onto the healthy teeth on either side of your missing one. By bridging the gap created by missing teeth, a dental bridge improves the aesthetics of your smile and prevents neighboring teeth from shifting out of place, maintaining proper dental alignment.

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What is the Process of Getting a Dental Crown and Bridge?

For a dental crown, the damaged tooth will be prepared by removing any decayed or weakened areas, then reshaping it so that a crown can fit over the remaining structure. Next, we will take impressions of the tooth and send it to our dental laboratory. In the case of a dental bridge, the adjacent teeth will also be prepared to support the bridge securely. While your permanent crown or bridge is being fabricated, we will provide you with a temporary restoration to wear. 


About two weeks later, you’ll come in to try on the custom crown or bridge. Our dentists in Katy will ensure that the restoration fits perfectly and then bond it into place.

Types of Crowns We Offer: Zirconia, Emax, and PFM

At Dentality Family Dentistry, we offer various types of crowns and bridges, including Zirconia, Emax, and PFM (Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal). Our skilled dental technicians will carefully craft your crown or bridge to match the color, shape, and size of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural-looking result. Each type of material provides strength and aesthetic benefits; we will discuss the advantages of each one to help you select the most appropriate material for your smile’s needs. 

Crowns and Bridges FAQs

  • How long do crowns and bridges typically last?

    With good home care, daily flossing, and regular dental check-ups, crowns and bridges can last up to 10-15 years or even longer.

  • Is the process of getting a crown or bridge painful?

    The procedure is typically painless as it is performed under local anesthesia. You might experience some mild discomfort or sensitivity after the procedure, but it should subside within a few days.

  • Are there any food restrictions with crowns and bridges?

    Crowns and bridges are extremely durable, but we recommend avoiding hard or sticky textures. 

Schedule a Personalized Consultation

Do you need a dental crown or bridge? We invite you to schedule a personalized consultation at Dentality Family Dentistry in Katy, TX, today. Be sure to ask about our in-house membership program for added discounts on your restorative dental procedures. 

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