In layman’s terms, a crown is a manufactured tooth. It is usually made of porcelain that can be color and texture matched to your natural teeth. It can also be made of gold alloys for enhanced strength when replacing a back tooth. On the other hand, a bridge can be described as a prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth. It is commonly made up of porcelain fused to metal to achieve both a natural look and strength. Crowns and bridges provide a fixed solution to damaged and missing teeth respectively.

• A dental crown is also used to restore a tooth to its original shape and size. It is are capable of giving dental patients a fully functional mouth, enabling them to eat and speak and eat without issues.

Before the dental crowns and bridges procedure, it is advisable that you have your regular meal so that you will be satisfied throughout the entire process. However, after the procedure, you should avoid sticky and chewy foods such as caramel, gum, and taffy. Such foods can grab and pull out the crown. In terms of dental bridges, you should avoid food items that are too hard to chew, sugary, or teeth staining. It will help prolong the durability of the dental crowns and bridges.

With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, dental crowns and bridges can last up to five to fifteen years.

After this having this procedure, your oral hygiene regimen (brushing and flossing) will help maintain dental crowns and bridges for years. You should also remember to visit any of our Smiley Dental offices twice a year for regular check-ups and removal of plaque.