Dental crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth, returning full function and a natural-looking smile. Emergency Dental Services of Washington in Lakewood creates custom crowns and bridges to repair broken teeth and replace missing ones, often in just one or two visits.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are used to protect teeth after root canals, restore severely worn or broken teeth, cover large fillings when little natural tooth remains, anchor dental bridges, cover dental implants, and improve the appearance of severely discolored or misshapen teeth. At Emergency Dental Services of Washington in Lakewood, we create high-quality crowns from durable materials including porcelain, ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and zirconia. These materials can be matched to your natural tooth color for a seamless, undetectable result. Crowns typically last 10-15 years with proper care.
A dental bridge literally bridges the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A traditional bridge consists of artificial teeth (pontics) held in place by crowns cemented to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. Bridges prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position, restore your ability to chew and speak properly, maintain your face shape, and distribute bite forces properly. The process typically requires two visits: first, we prepare the anchor teeth and take impressions; then, at the second visit, we permanently cement the custom bridge in place. Implant-supported bridges attach to dental implants rather than natural teeth and don’t require altering adjacent teeth.
Getting a crown or bridge is a straightforward process. We’ll numb the area to keep you comfortable, prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping it to receive the crown, take precise impressions or digital scans of your teeth, place a temporary crown or bridge to protect the tooth while your restoration is crafted, and finally cement the permanent restoration in place once it’s ready. With proper oral hygiene—brushing twice daily, flossing carefully around the restoration, and regular dental check-ups—your crown or bridge can last many years. Our Lakewood office uses advanced technology and quality materials to create restorations that look natural and function beautifully. We serve patients from throughout Lakewood, JBLM, Parkland, Spanaway, and Pierce County. Call +1 206 853 3458 to schedule your consultation.
Located on Bridgeport Way SW, we proudly serve patients from Lakewood, Tacoma, University Place, Steilacoom, Puyallup, Bonney lake, Olympia, Lacey and nearby communities. Whether you’re experiencing a sudden toothache or a serious infection, we’re here to provide fast, reliable care when other offices are closed.
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