Your crown is created in a lab from a unique tooth impression which allows a dental laboratory technician to examine all aspects of your bite and jaw movements. Your crown is then sculpted just for you so that your bite and jaw movements function normally when the crown is placed.
Finally we fit the area involved with a temporary crown or bridge to protect them until your next appointment.

The following appointment involves and evaluation of the final crown or bridge to ensure that they fit and complement your mouth, before placing it permanently and making final adjustments where necessary.

	The crown fits over a carefully prepared existing tooth. Single crowns are advised when a large portion of the tooth has been damaged by decay.
	Most crowns are made of porcelain, a stain resistant material that closely replicates the appearance and function of your natural teeth.
		The bridge spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost in the dental arch.
		Together, the replacement tooth (or teeth) and crowns are fabricated and placed in the mouth as one non-removable unit called a fixed bridge.

What is the best way to care for a crown and bridge?
Care for crowns and bridges should be carried out as you would do for any of your other teeth.
Proper oral hygiene, including flossing at least once a day and brushing twice daily, is just as important to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy, as well as maintaining regular dental appointments.

In order to make the most of your investment, it is important that you follow our recommendations – including making adjustments to your diet. For example, we recommend avoiding sticky foods like caramels, toffee, gum and crunchy foods like hard candy. And please don’t chew ice cubes!

Contact us at Bay Dental to find out how our treatments can help create your beautiful new smile and equip you with the crown or bridge treatments that you need.

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