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Crowns and Bridges – Replace Missing or Damaged Teeth

Do you have missing or damaged teeth? Do you struggle with biting into your food due to the gap left behind? A crown or a dental bridge can bring back your natural smile and enable you to eat your favourite foods again.

If you’ve ever broken a tooth or had a root canal, more than likely you’re familiar with crowns, which are caps typically made out of porcelain which covers your natural tooth and protects them from future harm.

Another common solution in dental repair is a bridge. Dental bridges are used to fill in a gap due to a missing tooth. It is supported by two healthy teeth either side of the gap. These can help you chew, help space out your teeth, and help keep your smile happy and healthy.

If you’re wondering if a dental crown or bridge is a good option for you, schedule a free smile assessment with Dr. Hoffenberg and find out how crowns and bridges can help enhance your smile.

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Porcelain Dental Crowns

Occasionally referred to as a “cap,” crowns are reliable solutions for clients looking to correct fractured teeth, intense decay, or microdontia. Crowns also cover and protect root canal sites and replace teeth that would otherwise need overly large fillings. Dental crowns can support your teeth to mitigate the effects of decay or protect vulnerable teeth from over-wear.

Instances that require placing a crown include:

  • Protecting weak or vulnerable tooth.
  • Restoring a broken, fractured, or worn tooth.
  • Cover and support teeth with overly-large fillings.
  • Covering misshapen or discoloured teeth.
having some restorative crown dental work done on teeth

Dental Bridges

How Do Bridges Help?

Bridges quite literally “bridge the gap” created by missing teeth. Two or more crowns support the replacement false teeth— also called a pontic. Bridges use titanium fixtures that act as an anchor or root to hold in an implant. They can be used to fill gaps, correct malocclusions, maintain facial shape, space teeth properly, and help you chew.

Bridges are easy to maintain— simply keep up your dental hygiene habits. Brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash twice a day prevent tooth decay and gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. A bridge is only as strong as the teeth around it, so you’ll need to take good care of your oral health. We will help you understand how best to care for your bridge, including any diet recommendations.

Types of Dental Bridges

Bridges come in three major forms:

  • Traditional bridges The most common, typically made of porcelain fused to ceramics or metal. Involves creating a crown for a tooth or an implant for either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic between.
  • Cantilever bridges. Used when adjacent teeth are only on one side of the missing tooth or teeth.
  • Resin-bonded bridges. Made of porcelain, plastic, or porcelain fused to metal; gums are supported by metal or porcelain framework. Metal or porcelain wings on either side of the bridge are bonded to your natural teeth.

Common Question About Crowns and Bridges

How Long Do Dental Crowns and Bridges Last?
Crowns generally last between 10-15 years, or longer, while bridges generally last from between 5-15 years.
Does the Process Hurt?

To help assure a pain-free experience, Dr. Hoffenberg takes care to numb any areas where you might feel pain and is gentle and delicate in his approach.

Will My Friends Notice?

Only if you tell them! The crowns and bridges from Dr. Hoffenberg’s office are custom-fit for each individual. Your device will be the same colour and shape as your natural teeth, so no one should know you have them fitted. To schedule a free smile assessment with Dr. Hoffenberg, feel free to call his office or use the online form to schedule your appointment.

Do Dental Crowns Look Natural?

Crowns are available in several materials: stainless steel, metals, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-resin, and full-ceramic or full-porcelain. When you come in to see us, Dr. Hoffenberg will walk you through each material and how it will best help your dental needs. Each patient is unique, so not all crown materials will work for all solutions.

What Causes a Tooth to Fall Out?

Having a missing tooth or requiring oral surgery to fix or replace one of your natural teeth is sometimes confusing, being that you take great care of them, flossing and brushing on a regular basis.

There are many possible reasons why:

  • Tooth decay.
  • Genetic influences.
  • Physical trauma from accidents or injuries.
  • Poor habits as a child.

What to Expect

At your appointment, Dr. Hoffenberg will answer any questions you may have about the procedure so that you feel completely comfortable and relaxed about moving forward. If you would like to be sedated for the duration of your treatment, simply ask us ahead of time so that we can prepare for your appointment and discuss the available options.

Dr. Hoffenberg will then take impressions of your teeth which will then be used to design the crown or bridge so that it will fit your tooth properly and appear as natural as possible. When the crown / bridge returns from the lab, Dr. Hoffenberg will then bond it over the tooth and complete your procedure. Have a question? Just ask! We’d love to hear from you.

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taking care of dental crowns make them last a long time

Caring For Your New Teeth

Caring for your crown or dental bridge is the same as caring for your teeth: simply brush them twice and floss them once each day. You can also rinse with mouthwash daily to which will also help prevent tooth decay.

It is important to avoid extremely hard foods. Chewing on ice, for example, might crack your crown.

While not likely, if you should start to notice your crown or bridge coming loose, contact our professional staff immediately. We’ll re-attach your device and get your crown or bridge back in action before you know it.

If you’d like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry, contact Dr. Hoffenberg‘s office today to schedule a FREE smile assessment.

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Additional Services

Dr. Hoffenberg offers restorative and cosmetic dental services in Sydney’s CBD. No matter what your dental concerns are, Dr. Hoffenberg and his team can provide the services you need.

How to Get to our Dental Clinic

TLC Dental is located in Sydney's CBD at 2/74 Castlereagh Street, conveniently located near Martin Place and the MLC Centre. There is public transport nearby with numerous bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Parking is also available at the MLC Centre, Westfield, or Stockland Piccadilly Shopping Centre. We are only a few minutes walk from places like Circle Quay Ferries, the State Library of New South Wales, Royal Botanic Garden and the Sydney Tower Eye.

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Zoom Teeth Whitening Offer
  1. Limit 1 per person and subject to availability
  2. Must be 18 years of age or older to use vouchers
  3. Includes a Free Smile Assessment which must be face to face.
  4. Whitening Smile Deals ™ price includes
    • Before and after written instructions
    • Before and after photos
    • 4 (four) applications for 15 minutes each of Philips Zoom ™ whitening gel as per the recommendations
    • Relief gel for after home care.
  5. Does not include a general dental check-up and clean but can be used with other Smile Deal vouchers such as $199 check-up and clean or the Smile Deal ™ Invisalign voucher for $6500
  6. 24 hour cancellation notice is required if you need to change your appointment time

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.

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Free Smile Assessment Offer:
  1. Must be over 18 years of age
  2. Free Smile Assessment consultation must be face to face
  3. Includes : Smile analysis, Facial lines and asymmetries, Teeth size, shape and position analysis, Teeth color recording, Jaw analysis, General tooth and gum health assessment and advise on the suitability for Invisalign or other Smile Make-Over procedures and recommendations.
  4. Does not include a full examination, x-rays or a scale and polish.
  5. Free Smile Assessment offer can be used in conjunction with other offers such as Whitening, Check up and Polish, and Invisalign offers.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.

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Free Smile Assessment Offer:
  1. Must be over 18 years of age
  2. Free Smile Assessment consultation must be face to face
  3. Includes : Smile analysis, Facial lines and asymmetries, Teeth size, shape and position analysis, Teeth color recording, Jaw analysis, General tooth and gum health assessment and advise on the suitability for Invisalign or other Smile Make-Over procedures and recommendations.
  4. Does not include a full examination, x-rays or a scale and polish.
  5. Free Smile Assessment offer can be used in conjunction with other offers such as Whitening, Check up and Polish, and Invisalign offers.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.