Dental Crowns and Bridges in Chelsea Heights, VIC

A fractured, broken, or missing tooth can impact your ability to chew, eat, and smile comfortably. A dental crown or bridge may be the right solution to help you reclaim your smile, and your team at A Plus Dental can help.

Dental Crowns in Chelsea Heights Rejuvenate Your Smile

A dental crown fits over your tooth like a cap. Our dentists customise your new tooth with porcelain that can blend seamlessly with your smile. A crown is also durable, and many of our patients report easier chewing and the ability to enjoy foods again.

Our dentists may recommend a crown for these situations:

• To replace a large, old, or broken filling
• As a single implant restoration
• To cover a severely fractured, damaged, or decayed tooth
• To strengthen a tooth that’s had root canal treatment
• For cosmetic reasons – to cover a discoloured or oddly shaped tooth

Dental Crowns: The Approximate Timeframe

Typically, it takes two appointments to get a dental crown. The first appointment can last 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on circumstances. The second appointment lasts about 45 minutes.

During the first appointment, the dentist shapes, prepares, and scans your tooth for crown fabrication. The second appointment, usually two weeks later, is for crown adjustments and placement. 

* Treatment timelines depend on patient suitability, the complexity of the case, and clinical needs. Your dentist will confirm your expected treatment timeframe.

“Bridge the Gap” with a Dental Bridge

If you’re missing one or more adjacent teeth, a dental bridge uses two tooth crowns as anchors that attach to healthy teeth and support one or multiple prosthetic teeth in between – bridging the gap left by lost teeth.

Unlike a removable partial denture, a bridge is an appliance that is fixed in place. We custom-design it to complement your smile and restore a more comfortable chewing function. In some cases, we may recommend dental implants to anchor a dental bridge, which provides greater stability, longevity, and protection for your dental health.

Getting a Crown or Dental Bridge in Chelsea Heights

Restoring your smile with a crown or bridge is relatively straightforward, and the process is similar no matter which restoration you’re getting.

After your treatment is decided upon, two visits with your Chelsea Heights dentist will be required. During your first appointment, our dentists prepare your tooth for its new restoration, take impressions, and make a temporary crown to wear while a trusted dental lab creates your new restoration.

It typically takes our dental labs two to three weeks to handcraft your new crown or bridge. When it’s ready, you’ll return to A Plus Dental to have it cemented securely in place, and your dentist will adjust it to ensure you have optimal bite function.

Now you’re ready to enjoy your new smile!

Caring for Your Tooth Crown or Dental Bridge

Home care for your new restoration should be simple, as with a crown, you can brush and floss around it just as you usually would. The key to success for a bridge is keeping your anchor teeth clean and healthy to promote longevity for your bridge, so be sure to adjust your home care accordingly.

If you have questions about dental crowns, bridges, or the proper treatment for your smile, your team at A Plus Dental has the answers!

*Treatment outcomes vary between individuals, and your dentist will discuss any potential side effects before proceeding.