Tooth Crowns

Oakland, San Francisco

If you have teeth that are severely decayed or missing, tooth crowns and tooth bridges are a common and effective solution. A crown will preserve the tooth's natural root, giving it a new chewing surface; and a bridge will fill gaps with artificial teeth.

Crowns and bridges are used separately or in combination to correct a variety of tooth problems and restore your healthy, beautiful smile.

Crowns

Dental crowns are tooth covers made of porcelain, which are bonded to the natural tooth with a laser-activated resin material. The porcelain is custom-colored to match your existing teeth.

Bridges

Bridges are false teeth to replace missing teeth. The false teeth - called "pontics" - are also made of porcelain. The pontic fills the hole left by the missing teeth, and is attached to crowns over the natural teeth on either side.

Placing crowns and/or bridges typically involves three appointments over the course of about a month. First, you'll meet with one of our excellent doctors for a free initial consultation. That's when a course of treatment will be determined.

During the second appointment, an impression of your mouth will be taken, which is used to create custom-fitted crowns and/or bridges - designed to match the shape, color and size of your existing teeth. The crowns and bridges are applied during a third appointment. The end result is a full, dazzling smile, free of gaps, chips, cracks and damage.

If you live in the San Francisco, Oakland or Berkeley area, and are unhappy with appearance of your smile, please call or email us today for a free consultation.