Restore strength, function and appearance
Dental crowns can strengthen and restore teeth that are damaged, weakened or need additional support. Dental bridges can replace certain missing teeth and help restore function and appearance. At Cole Family Dentistry in Florence, Mississippi, we’ll evaluate your needs, explain your options and create a treatment plan designed around your long-term oral health.
About this service
Crowns and bridges can restore teeth that need more support than a simple repair can provide. A crown can protect and rebuild a weakened or damaged tooth, while a bridge may be used to replace certain missing teeth and restore function to your smile.
We’ll explain why a crown or bridge may be recommended, review other options when appropriate and walk you through what to expect so you can make an informed decision about your care.
Crown treatment typically involves preparing the tooth, placing a temporary restoration when needed and returning for the final crown after it has been created for your smile. We’ll explain each step before treatment begins and let you know what to expect based on your individual needs.
Restorative treatment can feel like a big step, especially if you are already nervous about dental care. We’ll explain your treatment before we begin, answer your questions and help you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your visit. Nitrous oxide, commonly called laughing gas, is available for certain patients and procedures when appropriate.
Common questions
Crowns may be recommended when a tooth is significantly damaged, decayed, weakened or needs a more complete restoration.
The current practice process generally involves more than one visit because the final crown is completed with a dental lab.
Nitrous oxide is available at Cole Family Dentistry. Ask whether it is appropriate for your procedure, health history and comfort needs.
Schedule your visit
Schedule a visit so we can evaluate your tooth, explain your options and help you understand what treatment may be right for you.
Explore more options
Depending on your dental needs, a crown or bridge may be one of several restorative options. Explore additional treatments designed to replace missing teeth, restore function and protect your oral health.
Dental implants can replace certain missing teeth with a stable, long-term option designed to restore function and support your smile.
Full and partial dentures provide customized tooth-replacement options for patients who are missing several or all of their teeth.
When a tooth cannot be predictably restored, extraction may sometimes be recommended to protect your oral health and prepare for the next step in care.