A Full, Working Bite Again
A cracked tooth, a worn-down filling, or a gap left behind by a missing tooth doesn’t have to change how you eat, talk, or smile. Dr. Bhangra and Dr. Arafa build crowns and bridges custom-shaped and shaded to match your own smile.
What a Crown Does. What a Bridge Does.
What a crown does
A dental crown is a custom cap that fits over a tooth that’s cracked, worn, decayed, or already been through a root canal. It covers the whole visible tooth, restoring its strength and shape while matching the color of the teeth around it.
What a bridge does
A dental bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It anchors a replacement tooth, or several in a row, to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, or in some cases to a dental implant. Either way, the goal is the same: a full, working bite again.
A Cracked Tooth, a Failing Filling, or a Gap
A crown may be right for you if a tooth is cracked, worn down, badly decayed, or holding a large filling that’s failing. Crowns are also the standard follow-up after a root canal, since a treated tooth needs the extra strength a cap provides.
A bridge is worth discussing if you’re missing one or a few teeth in a row and want a fixed replacement you don’t take out at night. The teeth on either side of the gap need to be healthy enough to anchor it. Or we can talk through an implant-supported bridge instead, which doesn’t rely on your other teeth at all.
We’ll walk you through your options honestly, including if an implant would serve you better long-term than a traditional bridge. That’s part of the conversation at your exam. Not an upsell.
From Exam to Final Fit
Exam and plan
We look at the tooth or the gap, take X-rays, and talk through your options at your own pace: what we’d recommend and what we wouldn’t.
Preparing the tooth
For a crown, we reshape the damaged tooth to make room for the cap; for a bridge, the anchor teeth. We keep you comfortable throughout.
Digital scan & lab work
Your restoration is custom-shaped and shaded to match your natural teeth, not a stock size off a shelf.
A temporary in the meantime
You’ll wear a temporary crown or bridge for a couple of weeks while your final one is made.
Final fit
We check your bite and fit before cementing it into place, adjusting as needed until it feels right.
Worked Through Together, Explained Before It Happens
Dr. Bhangra and Dr. Arafa work through crown and bridge cases together, so what you’re told at your exam is only what you actually need. We take the time to explain each step before it happens.
Nervous about the dentist? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and extra-gentle numbing are available if you’d like them. For cases where a crown or bridge connects to a bigger smile plan, our CBCT 3D imaging and digital smile preview let you see and understand your options before treatment starts.
What you’re told at your exam is only what you actually need.
No Guessing on Cost
Every crown or bridge case is different. Material, number of teeth, and any other work needed all affect the cost. We don’t publish a flat price because that wouldn’t be honest; we’ll go over a real number with you after your exam.
Insurance often covers part of a crown or bridge, and we’re in-network with most major plans and accept Medicaid.
Crown & Bridge Questions
Often a decade or more with normal brushing, flossing, and checkups, though this varies by material and use.
Yes. Your crown or bridge is custom-shaped and shaded to match the teeth around it, not a generic size or color.
We numb the area before any reshaping and keep you comfortable throughout. Most patients find it easier than expected, and sedation options are available if you’re anxious.
Often, yes. A bridge can span a few teeth in a row, anchored by healthy teeth (or an implant) on either end. We’ll look at your specific gap at a consult.
Call us. A temporary should hold you over comfortably until your restoration is ready. We’ll adjust it if something doesn’t feel right.
Yes. We’re in-network with most major plans and accept Medicaid. We’ll check your specific coverage before your visit so you know what to expect.