Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Crowns & Bridges

If you have a damaged or missing tooth, you could benefit from a dental crown or dental bridge in Lompoc, CA. At Ocean Dental, we provide both services for patients experiencing problems ranging from root canal treatment to tooth extraction. We help our patients determine whether they need a crown or bridge, and we provide expert installation of both products. Here’s what you need to know.

A dental crown is a cap that’s placed over a tooth. Typically, crowns are used to cover up teeth that have become damaged in some way.

Do Dental Crowns Look Natural?

Many dental crowns are made from a material that closely resembles real tooth enamel, which means that most dental crowns are indistinguishable from real teeth. Your dentist in Lompoc CA will match the crown to your other teeth.

Some crowns are made from metal. Metal crowns are highly durable, but do not resemble natural teeth. If you prefer a metal crown, talk to your dentist.

Why Install a Crown?

Sometimes crowns are used to cover cosmetic damage, but more often, a crown is used to cover a tooth that has been weakened by a problem like a crack or chip. Crowns are placed over teeth that have gone through a root canal.

A dental bridge is a prosthetic tooth that fills the gap where a tooth should be. The bridge is held in place by an attached crown placed over the teeth on either side of the gap.

Do Dental Bridges Look Natural?
Dental bridges are designed to match your other teeth, so they do look natural.

Why Install a Bridge?
A bridge fills a hole where there should be a tooth. Filling a gap to replace a missing tooth can prevent the other teeth from shifting out of place. Missing teeth can impact your chewing and digestion, while also restoring your smile.

As your dentist in Lompoc, CA, we provide a range of services for patients who are suffering from missing and damaged teeth. Do you have a tooth that is stained, chipped, cracked or malformed? You may need a dental crown. Are you missing a tooth? Talk to us about getting a dental bridge. Call today to make an appointment.