Crowns & Bridges

In Oelwein, IA

Dental crowns OELWEIN, IA

At Berryman Family Dentistry, we offer quality dental crowns to provide you with a beautiful and natural-looking smile. Dental crowns are custom-designed prosthetic devices that fit over the entire surface area of a tooth, providing strength and stability while restoring its shape, functions, and appearance. Our experienced dentists will work with you to determine the best type of crown for your situation, whether it's made from porcelain or metal alloys or other high-quality materials. We strive to provide our patients with a comfortable and positive experience when receiving their dental crowns in Oelwein, IA 50662.

Dental bridges OELWEIN, IA

Dental bridges are an effective and long-lasting alternative for replacing missing teeth. A bridge typically consists of two crowns, one on each of the adjacent teeth surrounding the gap left by the missing tooth, with a false tooth in between. The bridge is then cemented in place so that it looks and functions just like a real tooth. Bridges can be used to prevent existing teeth from shifting out of alignment, which can lead to bite problems and discomfort while eating or speaking. Bridges have been known to last up to 10 years depending on proper oral hygiene care and regular dental visits.

FAQs

  • What is the purpose of getting a dental crown or bridge?

    A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and/or appearance. A bridge is a fixed (non-removable) dental appliance that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. The bridge is anchored by two or more crowns placed on the teeth adjacent to the space where the missing tooth once was.

  • What materials are used to make dental crowns and bridges?

    Typically, a dental crown is made of a porcelain fused to a metal base. For bridges, either ceramic or plastic teeth are anchored onto two dental crowns that are attached to the two anchoring teeth on either side of the space where the missing tooth used to be.

  • How long does it take to get a dental crown or bridge?

    It can take up to 2 weeks to get a dental crown or bridge. The time it takes to get a dental crown or bridge will vary depending on the type of crown or bridge, the materials used, and the dentist's availability.


    If you need a dental crown or bridge, be sure to make an appointment with a dentist. During your appointment, the dentist will examine your teeth and determine if you need a crown or bridge. If you do need a dental crown or bridge, we will take impressions of your teeth and send them to a lab.