Custom Dental Crowns & Bridges in Jefferson Park & Portage Park, Chicago
Crowns and bridges are effective restorations when teeth are severely damaged or lost. These dental solutions can make your smile feel, function, and look like new. At the dental practice of Robert E Placzek, DDS PC, we provide conventional and implant-supported dental crowns and bridges for patients looking to restore damaged or missing teeth. Our dentists use quality materials in our Chicago dental crowns and bridges to ensure your restorations last as long as possible and offer exceptional performance.
Our bridges and dental crowns aim to restore oral appearance and function. Whether you're facing damage, decay, or missing multiple teeth, our dentist will work with you to provide a quality restoration that effectively rebuilds your smile. We offer personalized treatment in a friendly environment without judgment. Call our office to learn more about how our team can improve your smile with a bridge or crown.
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What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap that fits over the tooth to protect it from damage or decay. It can also be attached to a dental implant to completely replace a missing tooth. Once your crown is cemented in place, it will feel and function like a natural tooth. Our practice uses tooth-colored materials so that your crown can blend seamlessly with your natural smile.
Our dentist can provide conventional or implant-supported crowns based on your needs and budget. Our Chicago dental crowns serve a wide range of purposes and are mainly used to:
- Reinforce a weakened tooth and protect it from further damage
- Restore the strength and function of the tooth after root canal therapy
- Complete a dental implant
- Upgrade a tooth's cosmetic appeal
What Are Dental Bridges?
A dental bridge refers to a fixed oral appliance that replaces an entirely missing tooth. A traditional bridge is made of a prosthetic tooth or pontic attached to a dental crown on either side. The pontic will fill the empty space in your smile and bridge the gap between your teeth. For patients whose smile may not support both crowns of a traditional bridge, our team can offer alternative restorative treatments such as implant-supported bridges.
Our Chicago Crown & Bridge Process
When you come to our dental practice for your Chicago dental crown or bridge, our team will use local anesthesia to maximize your comfort during treatment. Next, we reshape the enamel of the tooth or teeth being treated to make room for the crown or bridge.
Once your teeth are prepared, our dentist will take an impression of your smile. We'll send the impression to a reliable local laboratory where your crown or bridge will be designed and fabricated to fit your smile perfectly. Our dentists will fit a temporary bridge or crown while you wait for your permanent restoration to be prepared.
After two weeks, your permanent bridge and crown will be ready, and we will call you back to our office for the second visit. Our dentists will remove your temporary restoration and clean your mouth before placing your permanent restoration. If the bite and fit are comfortable and you love how your crown or bridge looks, we will seal it using permanent dental cement. You will leave our dental office ready to speak, chew, and smile more confidently.
How Long Do Dental Crowns and Bridges Last?
With good oral care and hygiene, Chicago dental crowns and bridges are designed to last for five to fifteen years. You should brush and floss daily and schedule bi-annual dental cleanings and checkups. Our dentists will ensure that your bridges or crowns are properly maintained for many years.
How Much Does a Crown or Bridge Cost?
The cost of dental bridges and a normal crown will vary based on various things. Deciding factors include the number of teeth that need restoration, the type of restoration you choose, and your insurance plan. Our team will provide an estimate of your crown or bridge treatment plan during your initial consultation with our dentist.
Can a Dental Crown Be Whitened?
Unfortunately, dental crowns in Chicago cannot be whitened by regular teeth whitening treatments. Porcelain crowns are resistant to staining, and we will personalize their color to blend with the shade of your natural teeth. If you are considering a crown for cosmetic enhancement, we recommend receiving any whitening treatment before beginning the crown process. This will ensure that your crown restoration matches your brightest smile.
What's the Difference Between a Permanent and Temporary Bridge?
While your permanent bridge is being fabricated, our dentists will provide a temporary bridge after preparing your teeth. The temporary restoration is pre-fabricated rather than custom so that it can be placed the same day as your first visit. A temporary bridge ensures you never have to deal with an incomplete smile.
Transform Your Smile With Chicago Dental Crowns & Bridges
At the dental practice of Robert E Placzek, DDS PC, we provide comprehensive crowns and bridge services for Chicago patients and beyond. Our dental treatments are designed to meet the unique needs of our patients and ensure you get a smile you are proud of. You can count on our team to deliver the quality treatment you need with friendly and compassionate care. If you need bridges or dental crowns in Chicago, please get in touch with our office to schedule a consultation today.
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