Dental Crowns and Bridges in Fresno, CA

A damaged, weakened, or missing tooth can affect your smile, bite, and overall oral health. At Milburn Dental in Fresno, CA, we provide custom dental crowns and bridges to restore damaged teeth and replace missing teeth with natural-looking results.

Our experienced dental team can evaluate your teeth and recommend the most appropriate restoration based on your oral health and individual needs.

If you are in need of a dental crown or dental bridge, please give Milburn Dental Office a call at (559) 825-0990 or visit our Fresno Dental Office at 6721 N Milburn Ave Ste 101, Fresno. CA.

Dental Crowns in Fresno

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers and protects a damaged or weakened tooth. Crowns can restore the tooth’s shape, strength, function, and appearance.

A dental crown may be recommended when:

• A tooth is severely decayed, cracked, or broken
• A tooth has been treated with a root canal
• An existing crown is worn or damaged
• A tooth needs additional protection or cosmetic improvement

Porcelain and tooth-colored crowns can provide a natural-looking appearance while helping restore the function of your smile.

If you have a severely damaged or infected tooth, our root canal treatment may be part of your treatment plan before a crown is placed.

Dental Bridges in Fresno

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. The bridge fills the gap with an artificial tooth supported by neighboring teeth.

Dental bridges can help:

• Replace missing teeth
• Restore your ability to chew
• Improve the appearance of your smile
• Prevent surrounding teeth from shifting

Depending on your situation, alternatives such as dental implants or dentures may also be considered.

What to Expect During Crown Treatment

Dental crown treatment typically requires two appointments.

During the first visit, the tooth is prepared and impressions are taken. A temporary crown may be placed while your permanent restoration is being made.

At the second appointment, the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is carefully fitted and secured.

Some temporary sensitivity or gum soreness can occur after treatment. These symptoms generally improve as your mouth adjusts to the restoration.

How Long Do Crowns and Bridges Last?

With proper oral hygiene and regular dental care, crowns and bridges can provide long-lasting results. Brushing twice daily, flossing, avoiding excessive pressure on restorations, and attending regular dental visits can help protect your investment.

Regular dental cleanings are also important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums around your crown or bridge.

Crowns and Bridges vs. Other Dental Treatments

The best restoration depends on the condition of your teeth, gums, bone, and overall oral health.

For minor tooth damage, composite fillings may be sufficient. More extensive damage may require a crown. For missing teeth, a bridge, implant, or denture may be appropriate.

Our family dentistry services include several restorative treatments to help you maintain a healthy, functional smile.

Dental Crowns and Bridges in Fresno, CA

If you have a damaged, broken, weakened, or missing tooth, Milburn Dental can help you explore your treatment options.

Visit Milburn Dental at 6721 N Milburn Ave Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93722, or call (559) 825-0990 to schedule an evaluation.

We welcome new patients and provide comprehensive dental care for families throughout Fresno.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns & Bridges

1. Will people be able to tell if I have a dental crown or bridge?

Today’s crowns and bridges are made of natural-looking composite materials that make them virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

2. How Long Will They Last?

Both dental crowns and bridges will last a good long while, though how long depends on a few factors.
Good oral health requires you to brush and floss on a regular basis because oral hygiene should be your number one priority if you want the procedures to last and be effective in the long run.

You also need to avoid eating unhealthy foods that have a hard surface because it might damage the crown or bridge. Avoid sticky foods to prevent decay and your crown or bridge should last from five to fifteen years.

3. How are crowns placed on teeth?

Crown placement is typically completed in two visits. First, we will remove a thin layer of enamel coating and shape the tooth to provide room for the crown. This process allows the crown to be placed without crowding neighboring teeth or creating an uneven bite. Then we make an impression of the teeth, which is sent to an on-site lab where the crowns will be made from the most advanced materials for long-lasting durability.

The dentist will fit a temporary crown, which is crafted from resin, to protect your tooth while the permanent crown is being made. At the second visit, the temporary crown will be removed and the tooth will be carefully cleaned before the permanent crown is applied using a strong adhesive.

4. Some people having Crowns with black, darkened lines in between their gums and teeth. Are they cause by Crown or Bridges?

The newer all porcelain crowns are an esthetic improvement over older, porcelain fused to metal crowns as if the gumline would recede, the older crowns often showed a metal edge to the crown that originally was hidden from view. Since all porcelain crowns have no metal, no markings are evident if the gum line recedes.

5. If having a root canal and it is quite discolored, can Porcelain Crown be the best approach?

If a tooth that requires root canal therapy discolors, it is an indication that the nerve inside the tooth had died and blood pigments have broken down and been absorbed into the calcified tooth structure. By placing an all ceramic porcelain crown on the tooth, it can restore the tooth to match its neighbors.

6. Should I replace my old crowns?

If your crowns are worn down or damaged, give us a call so that we can plan replacements. We may need to remove the crown and provide you with a new temporary crown until your new permanent crowns are complete.

If you’ve had your crowns for several years, you may be troubled by their aesthetics. Older materials used to create crowns were not as natural-looking and lifelike as today’s modern crowns. Metal crowns and porcelain-fused-to-metal may be a giveaway that you’ve had dental work done, and we completely understand that you want your smile to look its best.

We are happy to examine your teeth and provide a recommendation as to whether your crowns should be replaced. Give our Milburn Dental Office in Fresno, CA a call to schedule your evaluation.

7. Which foods should avoid for not damaging your Bridges?

Patients fitted with dental bridges are advised by dentists to avoid chewing extensively on foods such as raw vegetables, hard candies, and ice. These foods can cause damage to the bridge, which may require replacement if it cannot be repaired.

8. How many types of Dental Bridges?

There are three types of dental bridges:

1. Traditional Fixed Bridge: A dental bridge is a false tooth, known as a pontic, which is fused between two porcelain crowns to fill in the area left by a missing tooth. This is known as a fixed bridge. This procedure is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Fixed bridges cannot be taken out of your mouth as you might do with removable partial dentures.
2. Resin Bonded Bridges: The resin bonded bridge is primarily used for your front teeth. Less expensive, this bridge is best used when the abutment teeth are healthy and don’t have large fillings. The false tooth is fused to bands that are bonded to the abutment teeth with a resin which is hidden from view. This type of bridge reduces the amount of preparation on the adjacent teeth.
3. Cantilever Bridges: In areas of your mouth that are under less stress, such as your front teeth, a cantilever bridge may be used. Cantilever bridges are used when there are teeth on only one side of the open space. This procedure involves anchoring the false tooth to one side over one or more natural and adjacent teeth.

9. Which foods should avoid with a temporary dental crown?

Because temporary crowns are made from acrylic, which is less strong than the metal, ceramic or porcelain material of a permanent crown, you must take extra precautions. Limit the amount of chewing you do on the side of your mouth where your temporary crown is located. Avoid chewing on hard candies, nuts and very crunchy fresh vegetables such as carrots on the same side of the mouth as your temporary crown. Until your permanent crown is in place, don’t eat sticky desserts or candy, including caramels, licorice, jelly beans, taffy, toffee and gummy bears, as they could pull the temporary crown off your tooth. Avoid chewing gum for the same reason.

10. Which foods should avoid for permanent dental crowns?

• Hot foods: Some individuals experience a mild-to-severe sensitivity in and around a crowned tooth when eating hot foods, particularly if they are affected by gum recession. If the problem persists, consult your dentist as the crown’s fit may require adjustment.
• Cold foods: Although they do not harm your crown, such foods can trigger sensitivity similar to that caused by hot foods if any part of your gum recedes enough to expose the root above a crowned tooth. Your dentist may suggest that you use a toothpaste made especially for sensitive teeth; such toothpaste work by blocking the sensation traveling from the tooth to the nerves.
  Sugary foods: Avoid constant exposure to sugary drinks, candy or gum, keep snacking to a minimum, and brush or rinse your teeth after eating chewy or sticky foods such as dried fruit.

11. How do I care for my crowns and bridges?

It is important to maintain excellent oral hygiene, making sure to brush and floss twice a day. Avoid biting on hard foods like nuts and candy that can potentially fracture the restoration.