Crowns & Bridges
Crowns & Bridges
When teeth are severely damaged or missing, crowns and bridges offer strong, natural-looking solutions. At the office of Dr. Lisa Lu Davis, these restorations are custom-made to restore your smile’s function and beauty, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Strengthening and Restoring Smiles
Crowns are designed to cover and protect weakened teeth, while bridges replace missing teeth by anchoring to the surrounding ones. Dr. Davis uses high-quality materials and advanced techniques to ensure your restorations look natural and feel comfortable. With proper care, crowns and bridges can provide long-lasting durability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crowns and Bridges
Choosing between crowns, bridges, and other repairs
A crown and a bridge solve different problems
A crown covers an existing tooth when it needs protection or restoration. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by using neighboring teeth or implants for support, depending on the design. Dr. Lisa Lu Davis evaluates the remaining tooth structure, bite, and surrounding teeth before recommending an approach. If a smaller repair is suitable, a filling may be considered instead.
Questions to ask before treatment
Ask why the proposed restoration is recommended, which teeth will be treated, and what alternatives exist. For a missing tooth, compare a bridge with dental implant options. If a painful tooth has a problem involving its pulp, root canal treatment may be needed before the final restoration. The diagnosis, rather than appearance alone, guides the plan.
Planning the fit and appearance
The treatment process may include preparing teeth, making impressions or digital records, selecting a shade, and checking a temporary restoration before the final one is placed. The team will explain the steps that apply to you. Share your expectations about tooth shape and color early, and ask how a temporary restoration should be cared for. Appointment timing varies with the work involved.
Care after your restoration is placed
A restoration still needs daily cleaning and regular dental exams. Ask for a demonstration of cleaning beneath a bridge and around its supporting teeth. Let the office know if your bite feels uneven, the restoration feels loose, or discomfort does not settle. Do not try to adjust or glue a restoration yourself.
Our smile gallery offers examples of crown treatment, but your result depends on your starting condition and individual plan. At a Paso Robles consultation, discuss durability, maintenance, estimated fees, and the tradeoffs between options. Request an evaluation to understand which type of restoration fits your needs.
