Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental Crowns and Bridges in Geelong
Nothing can beat our natural teeth when it comes to strength and function, however with
- Trauma
- Tooth decay
- Large filling
- Root canal treatment and Age related wear and tear
our teeth may require an artificial crown or “cap” which often is the best way to save your tooth and provide it with more strength. At Dentists & Doctors, we provide customized solutions for dental crowns in Geelong and the surrounding areas.
What Is A Dental Crown?
While crowns are frequently recommended as an essential procedure to reinforce your teeth, many individuals inquire: what exactly is a dental crown? A Dental Crown or “cap” is an artificial crown which is seated on a prepared tooth and replaces the natural crown of your tooth (the portion of the tooth which is visible in the mouth).
At Dentists & Doctors in Geelong, we offer our patients same-day porcelain dental crowns, ensuring optimal aesthetic outcomes, strength, and functionality, all achieved in a single day’s visit!
What Is A Bridge?
A bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth which is anchored to your adjacent natural teeth. A dental bridge is often used if a tooth is too badly decayed to save with a crown or has been lost due to trauma.
Your dentist may also recommend a dental implant as another option to replace any missing teeth.
PREPARATION FOR A CROWN
PREPARATION FOR A BRIDGE
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Why Do I Need A Dental Crown Or Bridge?
Our teeth serve multiple crucial purposes beyond simply chewing and biting. It’s important to replace missing teeth with dental crowns or bridges for the following reasons:
- To improve our overall appearance and smile
- Missing tooth makes it difficult to pronounce and make certain sounds such as “TH” “S” “Z”
- Prevent stresses to other teeth in the mouth – as they will take on the additional forces from the missing tooth/teeth
- Prevent additional pressure and stress to other teeth in the mouth – as they will take on the additional forces from the missing tooth/teeth.
- Maintaining your natural bite
- Dental crowns improve your chewing ability – allowing you to eat a wide range of foods and maintain a highly nutritious diet.
How Do I Take Care Of My New Dental Crown Or Bridge?
Your new dental crown/bridge will need to be taken care of just as you would your natural teeth. This means you will need to brush and floss twice daily in the area, your dentist will demonstrate how to do this following your treatment.
We advise that you avoid eating any hard foods in the area of the new Dental Crown or Bridge for 24 hours immediately after placement. The cement used to bond the dental crown/bridge continues to set and mature for approximately 24 hours to achieve optimum strength.
If you experience mild sensitivity to hot or cold foods do not be concerned. The sensations will improve gradually over the next 4 – 6 weeks.
Please contact us If you experience the following :-
- Movement of the crown or bridge
- Sensitivity to sweet foods/drinks
- Sensitivity to pressure
- Breakage or loss of material from dental crown or bridge (very unlikely with Porcelain fused Zirconia crowns)
- Bad taste in the mouth in the area of your dental crown/bridge
Why Choose Dental Crowns or Bridges in Geelong With Dentists & Doctors?
At Dentists & Doctors Geelong we have the latest 3D scanning and milling technology available to provide you with dental bridges and high strength porcelain-fused zirconia dental crowns in one visit!
What would previously take multiple dental visits and 2 weeks is now completed in just one dental visit and only 2 hours in the dental chair!
*Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks, the clinicians at Dentists & Doctors will be happy to discuss all risks associated with any procedure prior to your treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our dental clinic is located at 19 Gheringhap St, Geelong 3220, VIC.
At Dentists & Doctors, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of dental services – all under one roof!
Our services include:
All General Dentistry
Dental Implants & All on 4 surgery
Wisdom teeth surgery
Cosmetic Dentistry, including Porcelain Veneers & Teeth Whitening
Dental Crowns & Bridges Orthodontic Services including Invisalign Endodontics
Preventive Dental Care including Mouthguards and Splints
Children’s Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Yes, we also offer emergency dental care to help patients in dental emergencies. Please contact our team on (03) 5221 9129, for all after hour emergencies, contact our
Geelong Dental Emergency Hotline – 0488 811 456 (SMS Only)
To assist our team, please SMS your full name & dental problem to 0488 811 456
Geelong Dental Emergency Service was set up by Dr Asef Anwar and his team at Dentists & Doctors who wanted to provide additional care and support to the local Geelong community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To reduce the extra burden of dental emergencies on our local hospitals and Emergency Rooms, existing and new patients to Dentists & Doctors can contact our Dental Emergency Hotline (via SMS only) on 0488 811 456
A dedicated professional will be available to provide assistance and If required arrange your emergency dental appointment.
Our dental emergency services are accessible to residents of Geelong and the greater region.
As your reliable local dentist in Geelong, we will see to it that you first visit to our dental facility is easy and comfortable. During your first visit, we will first conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your oral health and then proceed towards developing a personalised treatment plan for you as per your needs and concerns.
This depends on your overall dental condition and the treatment plan. We follow a systematic approach to dentistry in Geelong and you will be informed about the number of visits you need to make as soon as your treatment plan is created. For more details on the same, book an appointment with our dentists online through our website or visit us at our Geelong facility.
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