Restorative Dentistry
Crowns and Bridges in Mill Woods
Arch Dental — Mill Woods, Edmonton
Crowns and Bridges in Mill Woods, Edmonton — available at Arch Dental, #207 - 7319 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 2P1.
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Crowns and Bridges in Mill Woods
Dental crowns are custom-made restorations that cover your entire tooth above the gumline. Think of them as a protective jacket that strengthens and safeguards a tooth weakened by decay, cracks, or fractures. When damage goes beyond what a filling, inlay, or onlay can repair, a crown is usually the best solution.
Crowns and Bridges
How Dental Crowns Are Made
At Arch Dental, we offer ceramic crowns for their superior durability and aesthetics, with gold crowns available upon request. We do not use traditional metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, as modern ceramics provide the best long-term results.
Ceramic crowns are:
- Incredibly strong and long-lasting
- Thinner than traditional options, meaning less natural tooth needs to be removed
- Custom-coloured to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth
- Designed to minimize sensitivity during and after placement
This combination of strength and beauty makes ceramic crowns an ideal choice for both front and back teeth.
Crowns and Bridges
Do I Need a Dental Bridge?
If you are missing a tooth but still have healthy teeth on either side of the gap, a dental bridge may be recommended. A bridge uses crowns on the support teeth to hold an artificial tooth (pontic) securely in place between them.
Benefits of a dental bridge include:
- Restoring natural biting and chewing function
- Preventing teeth from shifting into empty spaces
- Reinforcing neighbouring teeth that also benefit from crowns
- Completing your smile with a natural appearance
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Planning for Treatment
Crowns and bridges typically require two appointments about a week apart:
- First Visit (1–2 hours): Teeth are prepared, impressions are taken, and a temporary crown or bridge is placed.
- Second Visit (20–40 minutes): Your custom restoration is fitted, adjusted, and permanently bonded in place.
We use local anaesthetic to numb the area thoroughly, so you should only feel mild pressure during the procedure—not pain.
