Dental Crown & Dental Bridge Edmonds, WA

Rendering of jaw with dental crown at Edmonds Dental Studio in Edmonds Washington.Crowns and dental bridges are two of the most common restorations available today. At Edmonds Dental Studio, we specialize in both of these appliances because they are time-tested and effective solutions. Whether you have a problematic or missing tooth, our restorative treatments can get your smile back on track!

What Is a Crown?

A dental crown is a full-coverage appliance that improves the function and cosmetics of a badly damaged tooth. We may recommend a crown to:
  • Restore a broken or worn down tooth
  • Protect a damaged tooth from cracking or breaking
  • Improve a discolored, misshapen, or otherwise unsightly tooth
  • Anchor a dental bridge to the surrounding teeth
  • Cover a dental implant to replace a missing tooth
In the past, crowns were usually made from metal. These days, patients have more options than ever before. Many people choose porcelain crowns due to their superior aesthetics. The type of crown you receive depends on the location of the tooth and your desired results. To place a crown, the tooth in question must be completely reshaped. After we reshape the tooth, we will take an impression, which we use to fabricate your final crown. Once your final crown is ready, we will permanently bond it to the tooth. The crown procedure is typically broken up into two appointments: one to prepare the tooth and one to place the restoration. Thanks to new CAD/CAM technology, like CEREC, it may also be possible to reshape the tooth and place the crown during the same appointment. Rendering of jaw with dental bridge at Edmonds Dental Studio.

What Is a Bridge?

A dental bridge is a popular option for tooth replacement. If you are missing one or more adjacent teeth, a bridge can help restore the appearance of your smile and prevent potential problems. Once you lose a tooth, your surrounding teeth may shift out of position to accommodate the open space. This restoration, as the name suggests, literally “bridges” the gap and keeps your teeth in their proper alignment. The appliance itself consists of two dental crowns linked together by a pontic, or false tooth. If you are missing multiple teeth, the bridge may consist of multiple pontics. As with dental crowns, the surrounding teeth must be completely reshaped to accommodate the appliance. Because the fabrication process may take several weeks, we typically install a temporary bridge to restore your ability to properly chew and speak. Most permanent bridges these days are also made from porcelain or zirconia. Talk with Dr. Hasan Dbouk to learn more about your restorative dentistry options.

After You Receive Your Crown or Bridge

Once your restoration is in place, we will give you a detailed set of post-operative instructions. Thanks to advancements in dental technology and technique, both procedures are considered relatively minor. Most patients experience very little pain or discomfort during and after their procedure. You should be able to treat your crown or bridge as you would your natural teeth. Be sure to implement a good oral hygiene routine to prevent potential complications. Regular checkups and professional cleanings are also an important part of your oral health. With the proper care, your new restorations should last for many years!

Schedule an Appointment

If you are around Edmonds, WA and have a damaged, decayed, or missing tooth, a crown or bridge may be the ideal solution. Call (425) 775-1045 to schedule your appointment today!
Why Choose Crowns & Bridges

Benefits of Crowns & Bridges

Crowns and bridges are fixed restorations that stay in place in your mouth. A crown caps and protects a single damaged tooth, while a bridge fills the space left by one or more missing teeth using the neighboring teeth — or dental implants — for support. Together they restore how your teeth look, feel, and work.

Restores Bite & Chewing

By rebuilding a worn or missing tooth, a crown or bridge helps you bite and chew comfortably again and can improve clearer speech.

Blends With Your Smile

Tooth-colored porcelain and zirconia restorations are shade-matched to your surrounding teeth for a natural, seamless appearance.

Protects a Weakened Tooth

A full-coverage crown holds a cracked, heavily filled, or root-canal-treated tooth together, helping guard it against further breakage.

Fills Gaps Without Surgery

A fixed bridge replaces missing teeth and keeps neighboring teeth from drifting — a non-surgical alternative when implants are not chosen.

Common Questions

Crowns & Bridges FAQ

A crown is a cap that fits over and covers a single damaged, worn, or weakened tooth to restore its shape and strength. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by joining crowns on the neighboring teeth — or dental implants — to a false tooth (called a pontic) that fills the gap. In short, a crown restores a tooth that is still present, while a bridge spans the space left by a missing tooth.

Modern crowns and bridges are commonly made from all-ceramic porcelain, zirconia, or porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). All-ceramic and zirconia restorations are popular for front teeth because they closely mimic natural enamel, while zirconia and PFM are valued for their strength on back teeth. The best choice depends on the tooth’s location, your bite, and the appearance you want, and can be shade-matched to your surrounding teeth.

With good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, crowns and bridges commonly last many years — often a decade or longer. Longevity depends on the material used, your bite forces, and how well you care for the restoration and the teeth or implants supporting it. Grinding, poor hygiene, and decay at the margins can shorten their lifespan.

The tooth is numbed with local anesthesia before it is reshaped, so most patients feel only light pressure during the appointment rather than pain. Some mild sensitivity to hot and cold is common for a short time afterward while the tooth adjusts. Any discomfort is usually manageable and typically fades within a few days.

Care for a crown or bridge much like your natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss daily, and keep regular dental checkups and cleanings. Because a bridge cannot be flossed in the usual way, a floss threader or water flosser is used to clean beneath the pontic where it rests against the gum. Good home care helps prevent decay and gum problems around the restoration.

Schedule Your Visit

Edmonds Dental Studio — Advanced Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry in Edmonds, WA. Call or request an appointment today.

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