Dental crowns are typically made of porcelain, and are the top, visible portion of the tooth. Before dental crowns are placed, your dentist will prep the teeth by removing any present plaque and then shaving down certain parts of the top of the teeth to ensure a perfect fit when your crowns are added. This fit will help not only with the appearance of your crowns, but also with comfort and crown functionality. Crowns at San Tan Valley Smiles are expertly crafted by lab specialists to best match your existing teeth, and are made to be of the best possible quality.

Bridges then help to connect crowns for patients who require multiple teeth to be replaced. Bridges rest on your natural teeth (typically only two to four teeth are used as support) and then hold the crowns in place using this support. Patients who have strong jawbones are the best candidates for bridgework as their natural teeth can easily provide this support. For patients who have less dense jaw bones, your dentist will likely recommend dental implants for a permanent and strong hold. When this jaw bone material under the replaced teeth is weak, this can lead to further jaw bone deterioration and less permanent results that require more maintenance and upkeep on behalf of your dentist.