Smile Restoration With Dental Crowns and Bridges
At Johnson and Mahan Dental Care, we provide advanced restorative dentistry options, like dental crowns and bridges, to bring back both the function and beauty of your smile. Whether you’re dealing with damaged teeth or missing spaces, our custom-crafted restorations are tailored to match your natural teeth—so your smile not only feels better but looks amazing too.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a protective cap placed over a tooth that has been structurally compromised due to damage, decay, or wear. When a filling isn’t sufficient to restore the tooth, a crown becomes the ideal solution. Each crown is custom-designed to match the shape, size, and color of your existing teeth, offering a natural-looking result.
Crowns are commonly used to:
- Reinforce cracked or worn-down teeth
- Restore strength after a root canal or large filling
- Improve the shape, color, or alignment of a tooth
- Support dental bridges for missing teeth
Not only do crowns restore durability, but they also enhance your smile’s aesthetics by seamlessly blending with your real teeth.
When Is a Crown Needed?
There are many reasons you might benefit from a crown. If your tooth is weakened, fractured, or has extensive decay, a crown offers lasting protection. Crowns are also recommended after root canal therapy or when cosmetic improvements are desired.
You may need a crown if:
- Your tooth has been worn down or broken
- A large portion of the tooth is compromised by decay
- You've recently completed root canal treatment
- You want to improve the appearance of a tooth
- You need an anchor for a dental bridge
For severely damaged teeth, we may perform a post-and-core buildup to give your crown a stable foundation and long-lasting performance.
How the Crown Procedure Works
Here’s a step-by-step look at what you can expect when receiving a dental crown at Johnson and Mahan Dental Care:
Tooth Preparation
We carefully reshape the damaged tooth to make room for the crown, ensuring a secure fit.
Dental Impressions
Accurate impressions are taken so that your crown fits comfortably and aligns correctly with your bite.
Temporary Crown
While your permanent crown is being crafted, we place a temporary one to safeguard your tooth.
Lab Crafting
Your permanent crown is made by experienced technicians at a trusted dental lab based in the U.S.
Final Placement
Once ready, your crown is adjusted for a precise fit and securely bonded in place.
Each crown is created from durable, tooth-colored materials that deliver long-term results and natural appeal.
Understanding Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic designed to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. It uses the neighboring teeth—or crowns placed on them—as supports for a false tooth (pontic) in the middle. This option restores your ability to eat and speak while maintaining the alignment of your remaining teeth.
You might be a good candidate for a bridge if:
- You have one or more consecutive missing teeth
- You want a non-removable, permanent solution
- You're looking to preserve your natural bite and facial structure
Dental bridges not only fill the gap left behind by missing teeth, they also prevent future complications by keeping surrounding teeth from shifting out of place.
Strong, Natural-Looking Results You Can Count On
With proper care and regular checkups, crowns and bridges can last for many years. They help protect your oral health while allowing you to chew, speak, and smile with confidence. Our team focuses on using high-quality, lifelike materials that look natural and function beautifully.
Book a Consultation Today
Don’t let a damaged or missing tooth affect your comfort or your confidence. Our team at Johnson and Mahan Dental Care is here to help you find a lasting, functional solution.
Call us at 256-766-3260 or request your appointment online to explore if dental crowns or bridges are the right solution for you in Florence, AL.
