Crowns & Bridges

We Can Repair Your Smile

Since your teeth endure daily wear, it is normal for them to experience cracks, cavities, and chips over time. However, when this type of damage occurs, it is imperative you seek a dentist’s assistance. At Silver Creek Family Dental, Dr. Hargrave has extensive knowledge regarding crowns and bridges and nearly three decades of dental experience. Depending on the type and severity of damage done, he may be able to repair the tooth with a crown or bridge. Dental bridges and procedures are completed as quickly and effectively as possible so you can return to your normal routine in a timely manner. If your teeth are missing, decayed, fractured, or have undergone a root canal or large filling, a crown or bridge may be the right choice for you.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are another form of fixed prosthetics like crowns, though bridges span a gap caused by missing or extracted teeth. Existing teeth anchor bridges on both sides, usually protected by crowns that provide more strength. There are three main types of bridges: Fixed bridges, cantilever bridges, and Maryland bridges. Fixed bridges are preferred in most situations and utilize a prosthetic filler tooth that is supported by healthy teeth on both sides. A cantilever bridge is used when only one side is supported because no natural teeth are available to support it on the other side. Maryland bridges – also known as resin-bonded bridges – are similar to fixed bridges, but they consist of a prosthetic tooth with thin, metal wings on either side that are bonded to the back of adjacent teeth. Maryland bridges are commonly used to replace front teeth.