Crowns & Bridges
Which One is Right for You?
Crowns
Porcelain crowns are the finest option in tooth restoration. Years ago, it was common to use a metal framework around a crown. Over time, the framework became visible as a patient’s gum-line would recede with age, revealing an ugly grey line at the top of the crowned tooth. Because the metal showed through, it was difficult to make crowned teeth look natural for more than a few years. Flash forward to today. We now have both all-porcelain crowns (which are highly cosmetic and used on your front teeth) and porcelain fused to metal crowns (which are incredibly durable and can be used on any tooth). Since each one is custom-made specifically for you, today’s crowns are a perfect replacement for teeth compromised by trauma, grinding, clenching, decay, or infection.
One advantage of porcelain is that it can be shade-matched to your teeth – regardless of whether you have other crowns or only your natural teeth. With today’s technology, only you and I will know you have a crown!
If there’s anything you don’t love about your smile, it can be transformed with porcelain. Give us a call today and get your smile back!
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Bridges
A bridge is a permanent solution for missing teeth. It is a fixed partial denture used to replace missing teeth and preserve correct alignment in the mouth. There are three types of dental bridges: traditional bridges, Cantilever bridges, and Maryland bridges.
A traditional bridge can be made from gold, porcelain, or other alloys. A traditional bridge consists of a false tooth, or pontic, fused between two crowns. These crowns are placed on the healthy teeth on each side of the missing tooth.
A Cantilever bridge is similar to a traditional bridge but uses one crown instead of two. This type of bridge is used when there is only one healthy tooth next to the missing tooth.
A Maryland does not use crowns to anchor the false tooth. Instead, the false tooth is fused to sturdy metal bands that are bonded to the back of the existing teeth.
With proper care, a bridge can last up to ten years.
Testimonials
A friendly and helpful staff, very clean office with new equipment. Dr. Kooning is personable and very detailed when it comes to your care. He is here to offer suggestions and treatment plans without being pushy.
You won’t find a better experience than with Dr. Kooning’s office. The staff is so friendly and they all work in such a positive environment. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Great friendly environment. They truly care about every one of their patients and make you feel like part of their family.
This office has a great staff! They definitely know how to make you comfortable and not scared to be in the chair! The Dr is very good and has great chairside manner!
I visited Dr Kooning today for a consultation to go over my options to correct a gap. From the moment I checked in, I was treated with excellent service. He was very professional in going over each option thoroughly and answering all of my questions and concerns. Because of that, I felt very comfortable and confident to go ahead with treatment today. I’m so glad I did! He was able to fill in the slight gap with bonding and now I have my smile and confidence back! Thank you Dr Kooning and Staff for making my smile beautiful again!
Dr.Kooning and his staff are absolutely amazing! Best part for me is that they bend over backwards to accommodate my busy schedule. Always fitting me in, even last minute. Dr.Kooning is so efficient and explains everything, putting my mind at ease. I highly recommend them for anyone, adult, teens or kids! Clean, super nice office too. Thank you Dr. Kooning and staff!