Dental Crowns & Bridges

Dental crowns are tooth-colored caps that cover the entire visible structure of weak or damaged teeth, restoring their strength and natural appearance. At Dickerson Family Dental, we offer the highest quality crown materials, including zirconia, and can even provide you with a gold crown upon request. Our durable restorations are sized, shaped, and contoured like natural teeth, restoring normal function.

Dr. Dickerson may recommend a dental crown for the following reasons:

• Extensive Decay: If a tooth has a large cavity, it may be too weak to support a traditional dental filling and may no longer withstand normal chewing function on its own. A dental crown will strengthen the tooth and restore its normal function.
• A Large Filling: If you have a large filling covering more than half the tooth, the remaining structure may not be strong enough to withstand chewing forces. Covering the tooth with a crown will strengthen it and ensure its longevity.
• A Crack or Fracture: A tooth crack or fracture can cause complications, including pain and infection. A dental crown can prevent the damage from getting progressively worse and can protect the tooth’s inner structures.
• Root Canal Therapy: After a root canal, the treated tooth can become brittle and more prone to fracture. Placing a dental crown will protect the affected tooth and restore its natural form and function.
• One or More Missing Teeth: Dental crowns can help support bridges if you’re missing one or more teeth in a row. They can also cover dental implants, filling gaps in your smile.
• Cosmetic Enhancement: Dental crowns provide a durable, beautifully natural-looking solution to transform the appearance of your smile. They can mask severely discolored, chipped, fractured, misshapen, worn, gapped, or otherwise not-so-perfect teeth, delivering seamless results.