Dental Crowns & Bridges by Federal Way Dentist Dr. Graham T. Egger, DDS - Dental Solutions, Dentists in Federal Way, Tacoma, Washington (WA)

Crowns and Bridges

When a tooth requires more treatment than a filling or inlay, Dr. Egger restores the tooth’s shape, size, and strength by “capping” it with a long-lasting crown.

The material used to make crowns can vary depending on aesthetics and function. Because of its strength as well as natural look, porcelain fused to high noble metal is commonly used on teeth that do the most chewing.

Gold is sometimes recommended for back teeth where biting force can be excessive, and where there may be a need to preserve tooth structure since less tooth has to be removed to create space for the porcelain over the metal.

Porcelain crowns are an excellent option to restore your smile, combining health and function with naturalness and beauty. With our cosmetic dentist, your high-quality porcelain restoration will be color-matched with precision to your surrounding teeth.

Dr. Egger provides the restorative and cosmetic dentistry solution of crowns and bridges to:

• restore your smile
• restore daily function
• maintain the shape of your face
• distribute your bite properly
• and to prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.

While these cosmetic enhancements are certainly appreciated, dental crowns by our qualified dentist work very hard on your weakened tooth’s behalf. These restorations make the natural tooth stronger, protecting it from further damage for years to come. In addition to great function, you'll just love the way they enhance your smile.

Crowns by this Tacoma dentist benefit patients by:

• protecting a weak tooth from breaking
• restoring a broken tooth
• rebuilding a tooth that has broken down as a result of wear
• covering and supporting where little tooth structure remains due to decay
• covering misshaped or discolored teeth
• completing a dental implant

Crowns and Bridges Work Together to Close Gaps

A bridge is one option to replace missing teeth. It is fixed in the mouth to literally bridge the gap created by a missing tooth. A dental bridge is fabricated of crowns on either side of the gap with a porcelain tooth connected between these “anchor” crowns.

Working together, crowns and bridges can close most unsightly gaps, providing an array of both cosmetic and restorative benefits. These include restoring function in eating and speaking, protecting the bite from shifting teeth and preventing bone loss.

While your bridge is being custom-made to your mouth’s unique specification as determined by Dr. Egger, you will wear a custom-fitted temporary dental bridge to protect your teeth, allowing you to maintain your lifestyle while your permanent dental bridge is professionally crafted.

Regardless of the reason for missing teeth, the bottom line is they can be painful and limit your ability to enjoy foods you love, to speak clearly and to have confidence in your smile. You can trust Dr. Egger and his Federal Way dental team... to address any concerns you have about your missing teeth with compassion, understanding and dental solutions that are right for you!