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Crowns & Bridges

Cosmetic Crowns

When a tooth is weakened due to trauma, large fillings, root canal treatment or decay, a crown may be required to restore it to optimal health and function. Crowning or “capping” teeth involves a reduction of the entire tooth surface and replacement with an artificial material, such as high-strength porcelain or a combination of metal and porcelain. When a tooth or teeth are missing, several crowns can be attached to create a restorative bridge. Dr. Kwan offers full ceramic, ceramic fused to metal and full metal crowns as well.
Dr. Kwan knows the value of enhancing and empowering your smile: Better health, self-confidence and a happier, more attractive you!

Crowns can:

Restore structural integrity to your tooth and improve its appearance.
Are able to correct teeth that are discoloured or badly shaped.
Cover and support a tooth in the following situations:

Where there is not enough tooth left for a filling;
To attach a bridge or to cover a dental implant.
To protect a weak tooth from breaking or even restore one that is already broken

The longevity of your crowns will depend largely on how well you look after your teeth. Dental crowns require the same level of care and attention as your natural teeth. Provided you keep a good oral hygiene program, attend regular checkups, don't grind your teeth, maintain a tooth-kind diet and don't do things like open beer bottles with your teeth, a high-quality dental crown can last for years.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more natural missing teeth provided you have healthy teeth on either side of the gap. Your adjacent healthy teeth will need to be grinded down to create abutments that will be used to anchor the bridge in place. A bridge consists of a minimum of three units–a pontic (a false tooth) fused between two crowns that are cemented into the abutment teeth.

If you are missing any teeth and are committed to maintaining a good oral hygiene, you may be a good candidate for a bridge. A bridge is a reliable, cost-effective option to fill the space in your mouth left by missing teeth. If left unfilled, this space can cause the surrounding teeth to drift out of position and can cause teeth and gums to become more susceptible to tooth decay and can also create gum problems.

Fixed bridges can correct an altered bite, improve you chewing ability and speech, and provide a natural appearance. However, bridges do not stop bone loss and will need to be replaced throughout your lifetime.

Dental implants are the only restoration that can stop bone loss. These artificial titanium roots stimulate the jaw in much the same way that your natural teeth do, thereby stimulating bone growth. In recent years, they have become the gold standard for the replacement of missing teeth.

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5851 Leslie Street
North York, ON
M2H 1J8