Restore Your Smile With Crowns and Bridges In East Lansing, MI

With incredible efficiency and beautiful esthetics, all of your 32 natural teeth are designed to help you chew and smile with incredible efficiency and confidence. At , we’re thrilled that were invented so that we can fully restore damaged and missing teeth to their maximum beauty and performance.

With incredible efficiency and beautiful esthetics, all of your 32 natural teeth are designed to help you chew and smile with incredible efficiency and confidence. At East Lansing Modern Dental, we’re thrilled that crowns and bridges were invented so that we can fully restore damaged and missing teeth to their maximum beauty and performance.

What Is A Crown?

A crown (sometimes called a cap) can be made of stainless steel, gold, porcelain… They’re strong and generally last for about 10 years or longer if you take good care of them by maintaining your usual homecare routine.

Our dentist will prepare the tooth so our laboratory can create a custom-fitted crown that looks beautiful and functions like your real tooth. Once we permanently affix the new crown into place, your smile will look, feel, and work exactly as nature designed it to.

What Is A Bridge?

Bridges close the gap left by one or more missing teeth by using a combination of crowns and prosthetics. It restores the look of your smile and redistributes the workload amongst your teeth more evenly.

There are several different kinds of bridges so when you require one, we’ll talk about options with you that will provide you with the best solution. And, similar to crowns, if you take proper care of your bridge by flossing and brushing every day, it should last for about 10 years or longer.

We’ve placed hundreds of bridges over the years so you can feel comfortable knowing your restoration will fit well, look amazing, and help you obtain optimal nutrition. If you aren’t sure what special techniques your teeth require, contact us at (517) 210-0428 for a consultation!

What happens when you lose a tooth & why should you seek treatment?

Many of us, during our adult lives, will lose a tooth to injury, decay, or gum disease. When that happens, chewing forces can shift front to back and side to side. This can cause teeth to move, shift, and even flare out, causing unwanted spaces. It can be a domino effect that can seriously alter the look of your smile, jawline, and face. When teeth are not replaced, wrinkles and lines can also form, causing premature aging. You’ll also lose bone structure in your jaw, which is why face changes may occur. It is for all these reasons that crown and bridge treatment is one option we recommend when teeth are lost.

How to care for your smile after a crown and bridge procedure

Crowns and bridges cover most of the tooth surface, but the area you cannot see offers the greatest potential for problems. Where the crown meets your natural tooth, usually at or below the gumline, is called the margin. The margin usually has a small ridge where plaque and bacteria may collect. If even the slightest amount of decay develops under your crown, it can progress unchecked, as normal radiographs cannot see through a crown. That’s why an excellent homecare routine is required – both brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. It’s also important to remove any plaque that may build up between the artificial teeth and the gums to prevent inflammation, bad taste, and bad breath.

How much does a dental crown cost in Michigan?

The cost of a dental crown can vary depending on factors such as the material used, the complexity of the case, and your dental insurance coverage. At East Lansing Modern Dental, we offer competitive pricing and transparent information about treatment costs during your initial consultation.

What's cheaper crowns or veneers?

In general, dental crowns tend to be more affordable than veneers because crowns cover the entire tooth while veneers only cover the front surface. The choice between crowns and veneers depends on your specific dental needs and cosmetic goals, which our dentists can discuss with you in detail.

Contact East Lansing Modern Dental About Crowns and Bridges Today!

Replace missing teeth
Stop shifting your smile, which causes misalignment
Prevent weak teeth from becoming decayed
Boost your confidence
Speak and eat with ease!

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