What are the Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown or Bridge?

Dental crowns and bridge teeth used to restore damaged or missing teeth in La Mesa, CA

Age comes with its share of oral health issues. The older you get, the more prone you are to problems with decay, tooth damage, and gum disease, which can lead to losing natural teeth. At the office of Arnold Cutler DDS, we offer dental crown and bridge treatments to our Lakeside and La Mesa, CA patients to help counter the effects that damaged and missing teeth pose to your oral health.

The following FAQs compiled by Dr. Cutler and our team explain more about crown and bridge procedures:

What is a dental crown?

A crown is a hollow, tooth-shaped cap used to restore a worn, decayed, or broken-down tooth. It covers your entire tooth and takes on the brunt of biting and chewing to protect your compromised tooth from further damage. Crowns can be made from gold, metal alloys, porcelain, ceramic, or a combination of these materials. Crowning a damaged tooth makes it useful for the future to avoid having it removed.

When is a crown needed?

Crowns can restore teeth with structural damage to avoid extraction. They can be used to protect weak, worn, or fragile teeth to avoid damage. Dr. Cutler may recommend crowning a tooth with widespread decay or a tooth that’s undergone a root canal to support its weakened structure. Cosmetic crowns can cover oddly sized or misshapen teeth to make your smile more uniform in appearance.

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What is a bridge?

A traditional bridge is a dental device consisting of artificial teeth and dental crowns. The prosthetic teeth are used to replace natural teeth that have gone missing. The crowns are placed on healthy adjacent teeth to anchor the bridge in place. Dr. Cutler will customize your bridge for a precise fit within the gap left by missing teeth. Bridges make your smile complete so you can eat, speak, and smile with full confidence and ease.

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Am I a candidate for a dental bridge?

There are different types of bridges to accommodate different dental needs. If you’re missing one or more teeth and have healthy adjacent abutment teeth (teeth for crowns), you could be a candidate for a traditional bridge. A cantilever bridge can be supported with only one crown. If you’re missing a front tooth, Dr. Cutler may recommend a Maryland bridge, which is supported by a special framework bonded to adjacent healthy teeth.

How can I benefit from crown or bridge treatment?

Damaged and missing teeth ruin your smile’s aesthetic appeal and impair your ability to eat and speak. Restoring these teeth will improve your smile’s function and appearance. Crowns and bridges make your smile whole and healthy again, which will boost your confidence and self-esteem. They infuse new life into a worn, decrepit smile so you can live a higher quality of life.

Where can I go for crown and bridge treatment for teeth near me?

To schedule a consultation for crown or bridge treatment in Lakeside, CA, contact Dr. Arnold Cutler at (619) 815-3592. We also serve patients from La Mesa, CA.

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Dr. Arnold Cutler

Arnold Cutler, D.D.S., has been delivering exceptional dental care since 1974. A graduate of Temple University with both a B.A. in Psychology and a D.D.S., Dr. Cutler served as a naval dentist for seven years before establishing his Lakeside, CA practice in 1984. Recognized as one of “America’s Top Dentists” and a “San Diego Top Doc,” he is committed to ongoing education and patient-centered care. Dr. Cutler’s approach emphasizes treating each patient as a whole person, ensuring their dental health meets both their needs and expectations, with a goal of long-lasting, healthy smiles.