Same-Day Dental Crowns and Bridges in Etobicoke

Our goal at Toronto Lakeshore Dental is to assist you in maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile for a lifetime. However, at some point in our lives, most of us will encounter wear and tear, tooth decay, or sometimes trauma that could damage a tooth or even cause tooth loss.

For many patients, maintaining their dental health means that we need to repair or replace a decayed, damaged, or lost tooth. When your tooth is compromised, our dentists will recommend a tooth crown or dental bridge for you.

Our Etobicoke dentists are committed to delivering high-quality dental restorations and providing you with all the options when it comes to repairing your smile. If you choose a tooth crown or dental bridge from Toronto Lakeshore Dental, you can rest assured that you'll be getting a durable and aesthetic restoration that you can rely on for many years to come.

When We Recommend a Dental Crown

A tooth crown from our dental office restores your entire tooth and offers root protection. It allows for an aesthetic finish but is also functional for chewing food and speaking clearly. 

Your Etobicoke dentist may recommend a tooth crown in these situations:

• For a tooth that needs more repair than a dental filling can provide
• When a tooth is severely decayed, broken, cracked, or fractured
• For a tooth that has had root canal treatment
• To replace an old filling or restoration that has broken or fallen out
• As a single tooth restoration for a dental implant

Why Do I Need A Tooth Crown Instead of a Filling?

A dental filling is ideal for restoring small areas of tooth decay. However, a filling is not strong enough to support a tooth if it is severely decayed or fractured. In these cases, it is best to replace the entire tooth structure with a durable and aesthetic crown.

If you have lost a tooth (or two adjacent teeth), a dental bridge may be the answer you've been looking for. A bridge works along with dental crowns. Your dentist anchors the dental crowns to teeth on either side of your gap, and the restored teeth (tooth or teeth cemented between the crowns) restore your smile. 

Your bridge is a fixed restoration, so it will not slip or tilt inside your mouth.

Keeping your anchor teeth clean with daily brushing and flossing is important to ensure the longevity of your dental bridge. Regular checkups with your Etobicoke dentist will also keep your bridge healthy and functioning correctly.

Choosing a dental bridge to replace one or more missing teeth will give you back the function and aesthetics you need and want while keeping your remaining teeth in proper alignment.

The Process for Completing a CEREC Tooth Crown or Bridge

Whether you are completing a tooth crown or bridge, the process is similar and straightforward. With same-day CEREC technology, you no longer have to wait for two to three weeks to complete your crown because we can complete it on the same day of your treatment. This means you'll leave our dental office with a fully functioning and aesthetic restoration you can begin enjoying right away!

3-D imaging eliminates the need for the uncomfortable and messy impressions we took in the past. We'll scan a 3-D image of your tooth that our dentists will use to design your restoration. Our dentists' specifications are then sent directly to our milling machine on-site, which uses high-quality porcelain to create your new tooth. 

Finally, our dentists will permanently place your new porcelain crown and adjust it accordingly for proper bite function. 

Now you're ready to enjoy your new smile!

Dental implants are also a great option for replacing and restoring smiles. A few strategically placed implants can support a denture or anchor a bridge. Patients missing multiple teeth can enjoy a more secure fit for their prosthetics while also protecting the health of their bone.

Dr. Joo can discuss your options for utilizing dental implants to support your restoration. Extensive training in implant dentistry allows Dr. Joo to guide you through the procedure from start to finish if you decide that tooth implants are the right treatment for you. You can rest assured knowing that you’ll be taken care of by the team you’ve come to trust throughout your entire procedure. 

The Advantages of Implant-Supported Restorations

Many denture wearers experience embarrassing movement or slippage when they talk, laugh, or eat. This can be very frustrating!

Using dental implants to support your denture ensures that you don't have to deal with these concerns since your denture is anchored securely into your bone with the implants. This gives patients peace of mind to eat with ease and enjoy life without any embarrassing situations.

Dental implants also protect you from the bone loss that often occurs with traditional dentures or dental bridges. When tooth roots are lost, your bone has nothing to support, and it gradually begins to deteriorate. Over time, this impacts the fit of your denture.

Bone loss occurs faster with traditional dentures because they put pressure on your jawbone to stay securely in place. This is why traditional dentures have to be relined periodically for a better fit.

Tooth implants are placed into your bone, and they act like a tooth root, which keeps your jawbone stimulated and keeps it from deteriorating. Implant-supported dentures and bridges often have better longevity for this reason.

If you're living with an ill-fitting denture, are considering a dental bridge, or have concerns about denture slippage, Dr. Joo would love to discuss the possibilities of using tooth implants in Etobicoke to support your restoration.

Whether you invest in a traditional or implant-supported crown or bridge, keeping it clean and bacteria-free with daily brushing and flossing is imperative. Tooth decay or gum infection are the enemies of any restoration and could cause it to fail. Your dentist in Etobicoke will discuss the products you should use and the best way for you to keep your tooth crown or dental bridge clean.

Regular checkups with your Etobicoke dentist every six months will also ensure that your tooth crown or dental bridge is healthy and functioning correctly. This is why it is so important to be diligent about attending your routine teeth cleanings and checkups.

Don’t delay in restoring or repairing a compromised tooth, as this can lead to further issues with your oral health. If you have a tooth in need of repair, contact Toronto Lakeshore Dental today. Our dentists are happy to discuss your needs and goals for your smile with you so you can select the procedure that’s right for you, and same-day crowns in Etobicoke make the process smooth and efficient.