Dental Crowns & Bridges in York, Toronto
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth completely, restoring its shape, strength and appearance. A bridge uses the teeth on either side of a gap to carry a replacement tooth, closing the space without surgery.
Both are planned, prepared and fitted here at Jane Park Dental, so you deal with the same team from start to finish.
When a crown is the right choice
Crowns are recommended when a filling would no longer hold or protect the tooth.
- After a root canal, when the remaining tooth is brittle
- A cracked or split cusp
- A large old filling that keeps breaking down
- Heavily worn teeth from grinding
- To finish a dental implant
What a bridge involves
The neighbouring teeth are shaped to take crowns, we take a digital-quality impression, and a laboratory fabricates a single unit that fills the gap. You wear a temporary in between and leave the fitting appointment able to chew normally again.
Crown, bridge or implant?
For a single missing tooth an implant preserves the neighbouring teeth and is usually our first suggestion. A bridge is faster, needs no surgery and suits patients who are not candidates for implants or want to avoid a healing period. We lay out the timeline and cost of each before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How many visits does a crown take?
Usually two: one to prepare the tooth and fit a temporary, and one two to three weeks later to bond the final crown.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
With good hygiene, ten to fifteen years is common and many last considerably longer.
Is a crown covered by insurance?
Major restorative work is covered in part by most Ontario plans. We submit a pre-determination so you know your share before treatment starts.