When a tooth is damaged, weakened, or missing, it affects more than just your appearance. It can make chewing painful, change the way you speak, and leave the surrounding teeth vulnerable to shifting and additional damage.
At Mill Pond Dental in Mokena, IL, dental crowns and bridges are precision-crafted restorations that rebuild your smile’s function and aesthetics with materials designed to last. Our team takes pride in creating restorations that not only perform reliably but also look natural and blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth. Every crown and bridge we place is customized to fit your unique bite and complement the color, shape, and size of your natural smile.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to restore its original shape, strength, and appearance.
Crowns are custom-fabricated from durable materials and securely bonded to the prepared tooth, protecting it from further damage and allowing it to function normally. Once placed, a crown looks and feels just like a natural tooth.
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) between two dental crowns.
The crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the gap, holding the bridge firmly in place and restoring the appearance and function of your smile. Bridges are an effective alternative to dental implants for patients who are not candidates for implant treatment or who prefer a non-surgical solution.
The process for placing a dental crown or bridge typically takes two appointments. During your first visit, we prepare the tooth or teeth involved, take precise impressions, and place a temporary restoration to protect the area while your custom restoration is being fabricated.
At your second appointment, we remove the temporary crown or bridge and securely bond your permanent restoration into place, making any final adjustments necessary to ensure a comfortable and accurate fit.
Our team prioritizes your comfort throughout the process. Local anesthesia is used to keep you comfortable during treatment, and our welcoming office environment is designed to help you feel relaxed and at ease every step of the way.
With proper care, dental crowns and bridges can last 10 to 15 years or longer. Good oral hygiene habits, including brushing twice daily, flossing regularly, and attending routine professional cleanings and examinations, are key to maximizing the lifespan of your restoration.
Our team will provide personalized instructions for caring for your crown or bridge so you can enjoy the best possible long-term outcome.
Crowns and bridges are often incorporated into a broader smile makeover or full mouth reconstruction. Whether you need a single crown to repair a damaged tooth or a multi-unit bridge to replace several missing teeth, our team carefully coordinates every step of treatment to achieve cohesive, natural-looking results.
We also use dental crowns to complete implant restorations, providing patients with one of the most durable and lifelike tooth replacement solutions available.
