Crowns & Dental Bridges

Crowns & Dental Bridges

Occasionally, teeth become damaged or weakened after large fillings, root canals, or other injuries, making everyday activities, such as eating, more difficult. At Schererville Family Dentistry, we excel at restoring teeth to their original glory so that you don’t have to waste your energy feeling self-conscious or worrying about further damage.

We’ll assess your unique dentistry needs and decide whether crowns or bridges would suit you best. before you know it, you’ll be back in a normal everyday rhythm, with a beautiful and strong smile.

Tooth Crowns

If you have a weak or fractured tooth, we’ll place a crown, or tooth cap, over the affected area. These crowns provide support and cover any discolorations or chips.

During your appointment, we’ll clean and prepare the tooth for the new crown. We’ll also take a mold of your tooth to ensure your tooth crown fits perfectly. After we’ve fabricated a dental crown that blends in naturally with your remaining teeth, we’ll permanently bond it to your tooth.

Tooth Crowns

If you have several missing teeth, we can fill the gap with a bridge, which includes one or more replacement teeth that prevent your other teeth from shifting.

As part of our bridge work, we’ll create crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap. These crowns will serve as an anchor for the bridge. Next, we’ll create a temporary bridge to ensure the replacement teeth align properly. Finally, we’ll fit you with a permanent bridge that looks and feels like your natural teeth. And to ensure stability, we’ll cement the bridge into place.