Dental Crowns & Bridges in Naperville

Crowns

Dental crowns are a custom-fitted, protective tooth prosthetic that repairs damaged teeth with a natural look and feel. They are a suitable solution when some of the existing tooth can be saved, which is typically the preferred outcome. Dr. Don Jonker at Naperville Family Dental offers durable dental crowns Naperville residents can count on to provide tooth repair with a natural look and feel.

Crowns are used to address a wide range of issues. They’re often effective in protecting a weak or damaged tooth from further harm. If a tooth has experienced significant decay or physical damage, a dental crown could be the best option to restore function while protecting the natural roots.

A variety of materials can be used for dental crowns. Both resin and ceramic materials are common choices, and both provide durable and natural-looking replacement teeth. The right choice for any patient will be based largely on their individual needs.

Bridges

Bridges provide a replacement option for missing teeth. In general, bridges are an effective option for replacing teeth that are missing entirely. When a tooth is missing, a bridge can be attached to the two surrounding teeth in the same way that a crown is with a false tooth connected to replace the missing tooth. This creates a bridge over the gap of the missing tooth, and that’s where this tooth replacement gets its name.

In this process, the adjacent teeth next to the missing tooth or teeth are prepared and scanned with our 3D scanner. The custom-fitted dental bridge is then fabricated and secured in place. Dental bridges are also sometimes used with dental implants, which are metal posts that are surgically implanted to serve the same purpose that supporting teeth would.

Dental bridges can help solve a number of issues that are caused by missing teeth. They can restore the function of a patient’s teeth, allowing them to speak and eat naturally. Bridges can also help alleviate the potential stress and other long-term effects that a missing tooth can have on the jaw and surrounding teeth.

If you have missing or damaged teeth, a crown or bridge could be just the solution you need. Book an examination with Naperville Family Dental today to find out more about your options. We have a wide variety of treatments available and will find the right choice for your unique needs.