Dental Crowns & Bridges in Watkinsville, GA

dental crown in Watkinsville, GADental crowns and bridges play important roles in tooth restoration. Both are designed to help you chew comfortably and restore your smile’s appearance by blending seamlessly with surrounding teeth.

Why We Recommend Dental Crowns

We generally recommend a dental crown when a tooth would benefit the most from full coverage. A filling only occupies space in a damaged tooth; a full crown covers it completely and creates a protective barrier between it and chewing forces.

Some reasons we recommend a dental crown are:

  • Restore a severely decayed tooth
  • Protect a cracked or broken tooth
  • Strengthen a tooth after root canal treatment
  • Restore a dental implant
  • Support dental bridgework

You can be confident that your custom-crafted restoration will look beautiful and last many years.

Types of Dental Crowns We Offer

At Athens Oconee Dentistry in Watkinsville, GA, we offer dental crowns in various materials to meet our patients’ needs. Our dentist will explain the advantages and disadvantages of options like porcelain, ceramic and zirconia during your consultation.

We fit every crown carefully to ensure it fits with the opposing tooth correctly when chewing. We also consider various factors that will promote longevity and recommend the crown material best suited to your needs.

The Process for Getting a Dental Crown

The first step is to alter the tooth's shape to ensure that the crown fits properly and looks natural. This will do two things: eliminate any damaged areas of the tooth and create a structure that fits beneath the final restoration.

After we prepare the tooth, we take an impression that we use to create a model and a temporary for you to wear while your new crown is being prepared. We work with our area's top custom dental labs and instruct experienced ceramicists to use only the highest quality materials to craft your crown.

In 2–3 weeks, we will receive the final crown from the lab. You will return for a second appointment so we can modify the restoration for fit and cement it securely to the tooth.

A crown can last 20 years or longer when you brush and floss consistently and visit our Watkins, GA, dental office every six months for teeth cleanings and exams.

Dental Bridges Replace Missing Teeth

Dental Bridge in Watkinsville, GAWhile we use crowns to preserve a natural tooth, we use bridges to replace one or more missing teeth. Although there are numerous different types of dental bridges, many patients prefer the longevity and stability of the fixed bridge.

This prosthetic consists of two dental crowns attached to teeth on either side of the missing tooth space. The artificial tooth or teeth sit between the crowns to restore your smile’s appearance.

Placing a bridge is similar to a crown in that we prepare the teeth, take impressions, and the outside dental lab fabricates the restoration. When finished, the bridge looks like a group of realistic-looking teeth. Once cemented into place, the bridge will provide many years of service with proper care.

High-Quality Crowns and Bridges in Watkinsville, GA

One of the most important aspects of restorative care is longevity. At Athens Oconee Dentistry, our team uses techniques, technologies, materials, and craftsmen that work together to achieve this goal.

If you have broken or missing teeth, we would be happy to evaluate your needs and determine the best treatment approach. Please contact us to schedule a convenient appointment.