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Dental Crowns and Bridges in Guelph
York Road Dental makes zirconia and porcelain-layered crowns and bridges in Guelph. Open Saturdays, with direct billing for insurers and CDCP.
A crown usually takes two visits. Book a consultation online or call (519) 824-7333.
What Is a Dental Crown, and When Do You Need One?
A dental crown, also called dental caps, is a custom-made covering that fits over a whole tooth to protect it and restore its shape. You need a crown when a tooth is too weak or damaged for a filling alone.
A crown is a common choice in these situations:
A tooth that has had a root canal is often weaker, so a crown helps protect it afterwards. See root canal therapy.
A crown helps protect a weak tooth from breaking, restores its shape so you can chew comfortably, and covers a tooth that is badly worn or discoloured. It does not stop decay on its own, so you still clean the tooth and the gumline every day.
Crown or filling: which do you need?
A filling is enough when most of the tooth is healthy. Your dentist recommends a crown when too little healthy tooth is left to hold a filling. Read about dental fillings for smaller cavities.
Which Crown Material Do We Use?
York Road Dental makes zirconia crowns and porcelain-layered zirconia crowns, and your dentist advises which suits your tooth.
Zirconia: a strong material, often chosen for back teeth
Porcelain-layered zirconia: a porcelain surface over a zirconia core
Both can be used for front teeth and for molars. A porcelain crown look matters most on teeth that show when you smile, so tell us how the tooth looks and feels, and we will explain the choice.
Your dentist considers these points when advising a material:
Where the tooth sits in your mouth
How much force the tooth takes when you chew
How visible the tooth is when you smile
The shade of your neighbouring teeth
Zirconia is a strong ceramic. Porcelain can look more like natural enamel, which is why a porcelain layer over a zirconia core is used when looks matter as well as strength.
How Many Visits Does a Crown Take?
A crown usually takes two visits over a few weeks, and some teeth need a third. Here is the order.
You can use a stop signal at any time, and we use numbing gel and offer breaks. Avoid sticky food while the temporary crown is on.
If a crown comes loose or falls off, call us the same day and keep the crown. A worn or damaged crown can be replaced: crown replacement is a new crown made the same way.
After your crown is fitted, the tooth can feel sensitive to hot and cold for a few days, and your bite may need a small adjustment. Call us if the crown feels high, if sensitivity lasts or if the crown feels loose. Brush and floss around it every day, and keep your regular check-ups.
What Types of Dental Bridges Do We Make?
A dental bridge is a fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, held in place by the teeth or implants beside the gap. Fixed bridges stay in your mouth, and you clean them as part of your daily routine.
A bridge may suit you in these cases:
You are missing one tooth or several in a row
The teeth beside the gap are healthy
You want your bite and chewing restored
Filling the gap also stops the neighbouring teeth from drifting into it.
Traditional bridges
A traditional bridge has a replacement tooth held by crowns on the teeth on each side of the gap.
Maryland (resin-bonded) bridges
A Maryland bridge is bonded to the back of the neighbouring teeth, so those teeth need less shaping.
Cantilever bridges
A cantilever bridge is held by teeth on one side of the gap only.
Implant-supported bridges
An implant-supported bridge is held by implants instead of natural teeth. A visiting dentist places the implants, and Dr. Kaushal makes the bridge.
Bridges are cleaned with floss threaders or small interdental brushes, so food does not collect under the replacement tooth. Regular check-ups keep the supporting teeth healthy. Ask your hygienist to show you how.
Your crown or bridge is planned by Dr. Natasha Kaushal, a general dentist registered with the RCDSO since 8 June 2018, who earned her DMD at the University of Manitoba in 2018.
Bridge or Implant?
A bridge suits you when the teeth beside the gap are healthy enough to support it, and an implant suits you when you want to replace the tooth without involving its neighbours. Your dentist explains both for your mouth.
A bridge usually needs fewer visits than an implant, which needs healing time. Read about dental implants to compare the two, and ask us which fits your tooth.
Feature
Bridge
Implant
Neighbouring teeth
Support the bridge
Not involved
Visits
Usually fewer
More, with healing time
Who does the work
Dr. Kaushal
A visiting dentist places it
What Changes the Cost of a Crown or Bridge?
Dental crown cost and bridge for teeth cost depend on the number of teeth, the material, the condition of the tooth and your coverage, so we do not list a price here. Ask our team for the cost for your tooth.
We direct-bill all major insurers, including Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross and Desjardins. CDCP patients are welcome, and we bill claims directly to the plan.
You may still pay a co-payment or other charges, so ask our team for the amount before your treatment starts. Payment plans are in-house, and you can pay by cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or e-transfer.
See fees and insurance and the Canadian Dental Care Plan. The Government of Canada explains the plan on its dental care plan page.
Questions About Crowns and Bridges
What is a dental bridge?
At York Road Dental, a dental bridge is a fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth. We make traditional, Maryland, cantilever and implant-supported bridges, and your dentist explains which one fits your gap.
Does getting a crown hurt?
York Road Dental numbs your tooth, so you should feel pressure but not pain. We also use numbing gel, offers breaks and gives you a stop signal. We cannot promise a painless visit.
How long does a crown last?
A crown can last many years with good care, but York Road Dental cannot promise a set number of years. Daily cleaning and regular check-ups help protect the crown and the tooth under it.
Book Your Crown or Bridge Consultation
Book a consultation at York Road Dental, and your online booking goes straight into our calendar. If you want to weigh the options first, compare a bridge with dental implants.