Marysville Family Dentistry

Dr. Michael Halasa

Marysville Family Dentistry

Marysville Family Dentistry > Services > Dental Crowns and Bridges

A dental crown restores and protects a damaged tooth by covering it, while a dental bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to healthy teeth.

Dental Crowns and Bridges

When you’re living with a broken, decayed, or missing tooth, it impacts all aspects of your life. Eating and chewing comfortably may be difficult, while feeling at ease, smiling, and talking to others may also become challenging.

The good news is that dental crowns and bridges offer solutions for compromised and missing teeth that can restore smile aesthetics, chewing function, and oral health. We can revitalize your smile with dental bridges and crowns in Marysville.

When Do We Recommend Dental Crowns in Marysville?

Dr. Halasa may recommend a tooth crown in these types of situations:

Restoration Replacement

If you have a large, worn, or broken filling, a crown may be the best solution to protect and restore your weakened tooth.

Damage or Decay

Dental fillings are ideal for small areas of tooth decay. Teeth with larger areas of damage or decay need a crown to rebuild them.

Rebuild After a Root Canal

Root canal treatment can leave a tooth brittle and more susceptible to damage, breakage, or wear. A crown protects and strengthens it.

Cosmetic Enhancements

Dr. Halasa may use a dental crown to cover a tooth with cosmetic imperfections, like chips, stains, size discrepancies, or wear.

Implant Restoration

A custom porcelain crown covers a dental implant to replace a missing tooth and restore function, aesthetics, and confidence.

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Dr. Michael Halasa

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What Is a Dental Crown?

A crown is designed to cover and strengthen a broken, cracked, or decayed tooth that is compromised beyond the repair capabilities of a filling. The crown fits over your remaining tooth structure and covers it to the gumline. It is designed to closely mimic the shape and shade of your natural tooth, protecting the integrity of your root.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A bridge is a restoration designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It does this by securing two dental crowns to healthy teeth, which support one or more prosthetic teeth in between, that “bridge” the gap of the open space left by missing teeth.

A bridge is a fixed restoration, meaning that it will not be removed for cleaning. Keeping your anchor teeth clean and healthy is the key to the longevity of a dental bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there foods I should avoid with a dental crown?

Great news! Dental crowns are designed to be durable and function just like your natural teeth. At Marysville Family Dentistry, we use high-quality materials that can withstand the rigors of normal eating and chewing. However, taking a few simple precautions will help protect your crown and ensure it lasts for many years to come.

Caring for Your Dental Crown in Marysville

While you can enjoy most of your favorite foods with a dental crown, it's wise to be cautious with tough, sticky, or chewy items that could potentially damage or dislodge your restoration. Using common sense when eating will go a long way in preserving your crown's integrity and maintaining your smile's health.

Foods to enjoy with caution:

Hard foods like ice, hard candies, nuts, and popcorn kernels can crack or chip your crown
Sticky foods such as caramels, taffy, and gummy candies may pull on your crown
Very chewy items like bagels, tough meats, or dried fruit can put excess stress on the restoration
Crunchy foods like raw carrots or apples, consider cutting them into smaller pieces first
Hard breads and crusty rolls that require significant biting force

Other Tooth Protection Tips

Remember to avoid using your teeth as tools to open packages or crack shells, and try to chew evenly on both sides of your mouth. With proper care and regular checkups at our Marysville dental office, your crown can last 10-15 years or longer.

If you ever experience sensitivity or notice any changes with your crown, please contact us at (937) 644-1115 right away!

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The Crown and Bridge Process

Completing a dental crown or bridge is a straightforward process that works like this:

The Initial Evaluation — Dr. Halasa will examine and evaluate your tooth to determine the necessary treatment.
Preparation for the Restoration — Next, he’ll reshape the tooth or teeth to ensure a proper fit for a crown or bridge.
Digital Impressions — We’ll scan your tooth to create a digital impression, which will be used to design your final restoration. We’ll create a temporary crown or bridge that you can wear while a dental lab fabricates your final restoration.
Custom Restorations — We send Dr. Halasa’s specifications to a trusted dental lab to handcraft your crown or bridge.
Final Placement — When your new restoration is ready, you’ll return to Marysville Family Dentistry to have Dr. Halasa permanently place it and make any needed adjustments to ensure proper bite function.

Contact Marysville Family Dentistry

Do you have questions about crowns or dental bridges in Marysville? Talk with our team by calling (937) 644-1115.

Dental Crowns and Bridges Technology

Digital Impressions

At Marysville Family Dentistry, we've replaced messy, uncomfortable impression trays with advanced digital scanning technology. Our digital impression system uses a small, handheld wand to capture detailed 3-D images of your teeth in just minutes, with no gag-inducing putty required!

This comfortable, precise technology is perfect for creating crowns, bridges, veneers, and clear aligners. Digital impressions offer superior accuracy, resulting in better-fitting restorations and fewer adjustments. The images are ready for review instantly, so you can see exactly what Dr. Halasa sees and understand your treatment plan. Experience modern dentistry that's faster, more comfortable, and more precise than ever before.

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