Crowns and Bridges

Crowns

Crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape. Crowns are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn, or partially destroyed by tooth decay.  If you're in need of dental crowns, Lee's Summit, MO offers various dental services to help with these restorative procedures.

Crowns are "cemented" onto an existing tooth and fully cover the portion of your tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes your tooth's new outer surface. Crowns can be made of porcelain, metal, or both. Porcelain crowns are most often preferred because they mimic the translucency of natural teeth and are very strong.

Dental crowns or onlays (partial crowns) are needed when there is insufficient tooth strength remaining to hold a filling. Unlike fillings which apply the restorative material directly into your mouth, a crown is fabricated away from your mouth. Your crown is created in a lab from your unique tooth impression which allows a dental laboratory technician to examine all aspects of your bite and jaw movements. If you're considering dental crowns, Lees Summit, MO dental offices can ensure your crown is sculpted just for you so that your bite and jaw movements function normally once the crown is placed.

If you're looking to restore your smile with durable, natural-looking dental crowns, Lees Summit, MO dental experts are ready to help! Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get started on your path to a healthier, more confident smile.

Bridges

A 3-unit dental bridge is often placed over two adjacent teeth to replace a missing tooth, as commonly done by crowns and bridges specialists in Lee's Summit, MO. A dental bridge in Lee's Summit, MO not only replaces missing teeth but also helps maintain the shape of your face and reduces stress on your bite.

A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials, and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.

The success of any bridge depends on its foundation — the other teeth, gums, or bone to which it is attached. Therefore, it's very important to keep your existing teeth, gums, and jaw healthy and strong.

Looking for a reliable solution to replace missing teeth? Contact our experts for dental bridges in Lee's Summit, MO today and restore your smile with a custom-fit bridge! Schedule your consultation now!