Crown
Restores and protects an existing tooth that is still in place but significantly weakened or damaged.
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Crowns & Bridges in Hendersonville, NC
Restore strength, function and confidence.
Crowns can protect and restore damaged teeth, while dental bridges can replace certain missing teeth. Dr. Morgan will help determine which approach may be appropriate for your smile.
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What Is a Dental Crown?
A crown covers the visible portion of a tooth. It may be considered when a tooth has become significantly weakened, damaged or heavily restored - situations where a filling alone may not give the tooth enough support.
Reasons a dentist may discuss a crown include significant damage, a large existing restoration, a fractured tooth, substantial loss of tooth structure, or restoring a dental implant. None of these automatically mean a crown is required, which is why the tooth is assessed before anything is recommended.
When Might a Crown Be Considered?
A crown is a way of keeping a tooth rather than losing it. The objective is to retain and protect natural tooth structure whenever clinically appropriate - a tooth that can be restored is almost always worth restoring.
- A tooth that has fractured or cracked
- A tooth with a large, ageing restoration
- Significant loss of tooth structure
- A tooth that feels weak when biting
- Restoring a dental implant
- An existing crown that needs review
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A bridge is one method of replacing a missing tooth or teeth, using the neighbouring teeth for support. Because it relies on those adjacent teeth, their condition matters a great deal when deciding whether a bridge is appropriate.
Depending on the individual situation, other options may include dental implants or removable full and partial dentures. Dr. Morgan will explain what each would involve for your particular case.
Which Tooth-Replacement Option Is Right for Me?
There is no single answer that applies to everybody. The right approach depends on how many teeth are involved, the health of the teeth and gums around them, your goals, budget and preferences.
Bridge
Replaces missing teeth using support from the adjacent teeth on either side of the gap.
Implant
Replaces a missing tooth using an implant-supported restoration, without relying on neighbouring teeth.
Denture
A removable replacement option, particularly useful where several teeth are absent.
Your Treatment Journey
- 01
Assessment
The tooth, the surrounding teeth and your gum health are examined to understand what the tooth actually needs.
- 02
Treatment Planning
Dr. Morgan explains what is proposed, the alternatives and the expected stages before treatment begins.
- 03
Appropriate Clinical Treatment
Where a crown is suitable, the tooth is prepared according to the agreed plan.
- 04
Restoration
The restoration is fitted and checked for comfort, fit and the way it meets the opposing teeth.
- 05
Review & Ongoing Care
Good oral hygiene and regular professional review help protect the restoration and the tooth beneath it.
Your Hendersonville dentist
Personalized Care From Nigel Morgan, DDS
Dr. Morgan has cared for patients from his current Hendersonville practice since 2008, and restoring damaged teeth is a large part of that everyday work.
The starting point for a crown or bridge is always the same question: what does this particular tooth actually need? That is answered by examining it, not by applying a standard recipe.
- Keeping natural teeth where possible
- Options explained before treatment
- Restorations reviewed over time
- Continuity with your general care
420 5th Ave West, Suite 200
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Crowns & Bridges FAQs
A crown is a restoration that covers the visible portion of a tooth. It may be considered when a tooth has become significantly weakened, damaged or heavily restored and needs more support than a filling can provide.
Related Treatment Options
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Have a Damaged or Missing Tooth?
An assessment can help determine whether a crown, bridge or another restorative option may be appropriate.