If you find yourself avoiding certain foods because chewing them hurts or stifling a grin because of a gap in your smile, Whitehouse Family Dental has the solution—convenient, same-day dental crowns and bridges to restore damaged and missing teeth.Dental Bridges Fill the Gap in Your Smile
A dental bridge fills a missing tooth gap with a strong, natural-looking replacement that blends perfectly with your smile. Dental crowns attach to teeth adjacent to the gap, and an artificial tooth called a pontic sits in the open space to restore comfortable chewing and appearance.
Bridges are excellent for those who want to replace missing teeth but may not be ideal implant candidates or who don’t want to wait months for full tooth replacement.
The Same-Day Crown and Bridge Process
If a crown or bridge is right for you, expect the following steps:
- Digital Impression and Design — Instead of messy impressions, we use a digital scanner to capture precise 3-D images of your teeth. We use specialized software to design your crown or bridge with precision and make adjustments for a perfect fit.
- In-Office Milling — We send the design to our in-office milling unit, which sculpts your crown or bridge from a solid block of ceramic matched to your natural tooth color.
- Final Placement and Adjustment — Our technicians polish and refine the restoration for a seamless match with surrounding teeth. We then bond it securely in place, check your bite, and make final adjustments—all in a single appointment.
Dental crowns typically last 10–15 years with proper care, while bridges generally last 5–15 years. However, many patients enjoy their restorations even longer with proper care.
