Dental Crowns & Bridges in Maple Grove, MN

Living with missing or damaged teeth is more than just an aesthetic concern—it can significantly affect your quality of life and oral health. Difficulty chewing, changes in speech, and self-consciousness are just a few of the challenges you may face.

Dr. Mackenzie Colbert and Dr. Hannah Moran empathize with these difficulties. Their extensive experience in dealing with complex dental needs and providing solutions makes them the perfect choice for dental crowns and bridges to restore your smile and confidence.

Dental Crowns Restore Damaged and Decayed Teeth

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped jacket of porcelain or other material that covers and protects a damaged or decayed tooth. The crown restores the tooth’s shape, size, appearance, and comfortable chewing function.

Our dentists in Maple Grove, MN, may recommend a crown for several reasons:

• Restore a tooth with significant decay.
• Protect a weak tooth from breaking.
• Support a broken or severely worn tooth.
• Strengthen a tooth with a large filling.
• Hold a dental bridge in place.
• Cover a misshapen or severely discolored tooth.

A dental bridge fills the space created by one or more missing teeth. It is anchored with crowns to teeth on either side of the gap, with an artificial tooth called a pontic between them. The pontic fills the gap with a natural-looking, seamless tooth replacement that restores your smile’s appearance.

Other benefits of a bridge are supporting facial contours, preventing remaining teeth from shifting out of position, and distributing bite forces evenly.

Steps for Getting Your New Crown or Bridge

Getting a crown or bridge at our Maple Grove dental office involves two visits and several steps, including:

1. Initial consultation — Examining your tooth and understanding your desired outcomes.
2. Diagnosis — Diagnosing the issue using advanced imaging technology and discussing the best restorative options with you.
3. Preparation — Administering a strong anesthetic for pain-free treatment, then reshaping the tooth to create a perfect fit for your crown or bridge.
4. Impressions — Using state-of-the-art digital scanning to take impressions, which the dental lab uses to custom craft your final restoration.
5. Placement — Adjusting your final restoration for fit and cementing it securely in place.

Dental crowns and bridges can last 10 years or longer with proper care. Here are some tips for maintenance to ensure their longevity:

• Practice good oral hygiene with regular brushing and flossing.
• Avoid chewing hard foods or ice that can crack the restoration.
• Don’t eat sticky or gummy foods that can pull the crown or bridge off your tooth.
• Schedule regular checkups and cleanings with us so we can check the condition of your restorations.

Do You Have a Decayed, Broken, or Missing Tooth?

Ready to restore your smile so you can eat and speak comfortably? Contact our Maple Grove, MN, dental office at (763) 424-4544 today. Dr. Mackenzie and Dr. Hannah are here to provide you with the highest quality dental crowns and bridges, ensuring that your healthy smile is as strong as it is beautiful.

We are pleased to welcome friends and neighbors from all surrounding communities, including Osseo, Champlin, Anoka, Brooklyn Park, and beyond.