Dental Crowns and Bridges in DC
A cracked tooth. A large cavity. A gap where a tooth used to be. Each one can change how you chew and how you smile. A dental crown or bridge can restore both.
Here is what crowns and bridges do, when you might need one, and what to expect at DC Pearls.
What a dental crown is
A crown is a custom-fitted cap. It covers the entire visible part of a damaged tooth. It restores the tooth's shape, size, strength and appearance. You get back full function and confidence.
When you might need a crown
Your dentist may recommend a crown:
- After a root canal
- For a severely cracked or fractured tooth
- For a large cavity that a filling can't support
- For worn-down teeth
- For cosmetic improvement
What a dental bridge is
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. It anchors to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
A bridge helps you:
- Chew again. It restores your bite and your chewing ability.
- Keep your teeth in place. It prevents your remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
- Keep your face shape. It helps maintain the shape of your face.
- Complete your smile. It fills the gap and is shade-matched to your surrounding teeth.
Materials that look natural
DC Pearls makes crowns from all-ceramic and porcelain materials that match your natural teeth. They are metal-free. They mimic the translucency and light reflection of natural enamel. You see no dark metal lines at the gumline.
Every crown and bridge is shade-matched to your surrounding teeth. The result blends in.
What to expect with a crown
A crown takes two visits.
Visit one. Your dentist prepares the tooth and takes impressions. DC Pearls uses precise digital scans, not messy molds. Scans are more comfortable and give you a better-fitting restoration. A temporary crown protects your tooth between visits.
Visit two. Your permanent crown is placed. Your dentist adjusts it for a perfect fit.
Nervous about dental work? Oral sedation is available. It keeps you relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Your next step
See how dental crowns and bridges at DC Pearls can restore your smile. When you are ready, book a consultation online or contact us. You can also call (202) 750-8718. We are at 2440 M Street NW, Washington DC.
Crown and bridge questions answered
A custom-fitted cap that covers the entire visible part of a damaged tooth. It restores the tooth's shape, size, strength and appearance.
When a cavity is too large for a filling to support. Crowns are also used after a root canal, for a cracked or fractured tooth, for worn-down teeth, and for cosmetic improvement.
Two. At the first, your tooth is prepared, digital impressions are taken and a temporary crown protects it. At the second, your permanent crown is placed and adjusted for a perfect fit.
It anchors to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. It replaces one or more missing teeth, restores your bite and keeps your other teeth from drifting.
Ready to book? Book your appointment online or call (202) 750-8718.