Bridges & Crowns in Saint John

Restore the integrity of your teeth

What is a Bridge?

Bridges are permanent restorations that cover the space of one or more missing teeth and are anchored to contiguous healthy teeth or to implants. A mold is prepared to perfectly fit in the patient’s mouth; in the meantime, a temporary bridge is provided. Recommendations from the dentist regarding how to take care of bridges must be followed for a long-lasting result (about 10 years or more).

What is a Crown?

Dental crowns are used to reshape partially damaged teeth, while correcting their colour and restoring their function. A crown covers the entire tooth and, with proper care, lasts up to 10 years. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, using an impression of the filed tooth to customize the crown. A temporary crown is provided to the patient until the final one is ready. Crowns can be made with metal, composite, porcelain or a mix of porcelain and metal.

What are the benefits of dental crowns?

Dental Crowns can save a severely damaged tooth. After install an crown on top of the tooth, it reinforces the tooth and makes it as strong as a healthy tooth.
Dental Crowns can be custom according to your exact specifications in terms of shape, size, color, and fit.
Dental crowns have numerous cosmetic benefits. Since they fit over the tooth, they can instantly correct discoloration, staining, misshapen teeth, crookedness, chips, cracks, fractures, and more.
With proper care, that includes regular brushing and flossing, as well as routine examinations and cleanings, these permanent crowns can last between 15 and 30 years

FAQs

We answer your most common questions about dental bridges & crowns in Saint John

Is getting a dental crown a painful procedure?

No. Your affected tooth will be numbed so that there is no pain during the crown preparation. The process is like getting a dental filling. Your tooth may be sensitive to hot and cold foods for a couple of hours, but this temporary sensitivity will go away after your tooth gets used to the new crown.

How do I care for my crown?

The same way you care for your natural teeth! Brush twice a day, floss at least once, and rinse with an alcohol-free rinse in the evenings before bedtime!

How long do I need to recover from the crown placement?

You won’t have any “down time” after your crown is placed. The treatment is non-surgical and does not cause any serious pain or discomfort, so you can get back to your day-to-day routine immediately.

How long can the dental bridges last?

Dental bridges are made from high quality dental porcelain and with proper maintenance can last up to 10 to 15 years or even longer.

Is the process of getting a bridge difficult?

No, although it normally will take two dental appointments for a dental professional to place a bridge in their patient’s mouth. During the first appointment, we will prepare the teeth for the bridge, and during the second appointment, the bridge will be placed in the mouth.