When a tooth is cracked, heavily decayed, or weakened after a root canal, a crown restores it completely. When a tooth is missing, a bridge fills the gap with a fixed, natural-looking replacement. At Western Piedmont Dental, serving Connelly Springs and Rutherford College, NC, we craft crowns and bridges that blend seamlessly with your smile and hold up for years.
A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth entirely, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance when a filling is no longer enough. A bridge uses crowns on the teeth beside a gap to anchor a replacement tooth, filling the space with a fixed restoration.
Both restorations do more than improve appearance. A crown protects a vulnerable tooth from fracturing, and a bridge keeps neighboring teeth from drifting into a gap. Modern materials like zirconia and all-ceramic porcelain look so natural that most people cannot tell them from real teeth.
From shaping the tooth to seating the final restoration, every step is handled with precision at our Connelly Springs office, an easy drive from Rutherford College and Valdese, using high-quality materials and trusted labs.
We use zirconia and all-ceramic porcelain that replicate the translucency and color of natural enamel. Each restoration is shade-matched to your surrounding teeth so it blends in completely.
Natural-looking results, quality materials, and a careful fit that lasts for years.
We use zirconia and all-ceramic porcelain shade-matched to your teeth, so your crown or bridge is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
A well-fitted restoration is what makes the difference between one that lasts fifteen years and one that fails early. We take the time to get the fit and bite exactly right.
Dr. Sam, recipient of the Russell W. Bunting Award, brings meticulous attention to every restoration, balancing function and appearance.
Where an implant or a different approach might serve you better than a bridge, we will tell you. You get a clear comparison, not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
Most dental insurance plans cover a portion of crowns and bridges, particularly when they are restoring function rather than purely cosmetic. Our front desk verifies your benefits and provides a clear estimate before treatment. Flexible payment options are available for uninsured patients.
Most crowns and bridges are completed in two appointments. Here is how it works.
The tooth, or the anchor teeth for a bridge, is shaped to make room for the restoration. We then take digital scans or impressions for the lab.
A temporary crown or bridge protects the prepared teeth while your permanent restoration is custom-made, usually over one to two weeks.
A dental lab fabricates your crown or bridge from zirconia or porcelain, matched precisely to the shade of your surrounding teeth.
At your second visit we check the fit, shade, and bite, make any fine adjustments, and permanently cement the restoration in place.
A crown is the right choice when a tooth is still present but too damaged for a filling, after a large fracture, severe decay, or a root canal. It rebuilds and protects the tooth you still have.
For a missing tooth, the choice is usually between a bridge and an implant. A bridge is faster and avoids surgery, but it requires permanently reshaping the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. An implant stands alone, leaves neighboring teeth untouched, and preserves the jawbone, though it takes longer and costs more upfront.
We walk you through the trade-offs honestly. If your adjacent teeth are healthy and intact, an implant is often the more conservative long-term choice. If they already need crowns, a bridge can be an efficient solution.
Rebuilds and protects a damaged tooth that is still present.
Fills a gap using the neighboring teeth as anchors. No surgery.
Replaces a missing tooth on its own without touching neighbors.
Our office at 560 Malcolm Blvd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 provides crowns and bridges for patients throughout Burke County including Connelly Springs, Rutherford College, Valdese, Drexel, Morganton, Glen Alpine, and Hildebran. Call us to schedule a consultation.
Have a question we haven't covered? We're happy to help.
Call us at (828) 874-3678 and our friendly front desk will walk you through it.
(828) 874-3678With proper care, both typically last 10 to 15 years or longer. Longevity depends on the material, your oral hygiene, and whether you grind your teeth. A night guard helps protect them if you grind.
Yes. Modern zirconia and all-ceramic crowns are shade-matched to your surrounding teeth. When properly fitted, most people cannot tell a crown from a natural tooth.
The preparation is done under local anesthesia, so you feel pressure but not pain. Some mild sensitivity while wearing the temporary is normal and resolves once the permanent restoration is placed.
A treated tooth, especially a back tooth, becomes more brittle over time. A crown protects it from fracturing under chewing forces and restores full function.
A bridge anchors to the neighboring teeth and requires reshaping them. An implant stands alone, leaves neighbors untouched, and preserves jawbone. We help you choose based on your specific situation.
A properly placed bridge is cemented firmly and should not come loose. If it ever feels loose or comes off, contact us promptly and avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
Treatments often connected to crowns and bridges at our Connelly Springs office, serving Rutherford College and Burke County.
Whether you have a dental concern or simply want to ensure optimal oral health, our professional, courteous staff is here to help. We will get back to you within one business day.
