A crown is used to completely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth. A crown not only strengthens a damaged tooth, but it can also improve its appearance, shape, or alignment. A crown can also be placed over an implant to give it a tooth-like shape and structure. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be customized to match the color of your natural teeth.

If you are missing one or more teeth, a bridge may be recommended. The spaces created by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint disorders. Bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They cover the space where teeth are missing. Bridges are cemented onto natural teeth or implants that surround the empty space.