Restore your smile (and oral health!) with help from Kardynal Dental. We’re a family-owned and -operated dental clinic in Shelby Township, MI, offering a wide array of restorative options, including dental crowns and bridges.
Dental crowns are a permanent restorative solution in which a protective hard outer covering is placed over an existing tooth, acting like a cap or helmet. It’s not only designed to restore the aesthetic of the natural tooth but also to help protect oral health. We usually recommend dental crowns when a tooth is badly decayed, broken, discolored, or misshapen, after a root canal when the tooth needs extra protection, or to anchor a dental bridge.
Dental bridges are a more complex restorative option for situations where there are multiple missing teeth in a row.
A bridge could be a good option for individuals experiencing tooth loss, but our recommendations will vary based on age, the number of teeth missing, the condition of the teeth next to the gap, and your overall oral health.
We always recommend scheduling an appointment to discuss your concerns and goals. The right restorative solution will vary based on your personal preferences and goals, your determined oral health, including the condition of your teeth and gums, and the specific health issues you’re experiencing.
When you’re scheduling an appointment, we’ll ask some intake questions to ensure we’re giving you the best experience, especially if you feel anxiety about visiting a dental office.
Once you’re on our schedule, we’ll text you an intake form. You can either complete it digitally, or in-office on the day of your appointment, although completing it beforehand will help speed up the process.
On the day of your appointment, please bring your ID and insurance card. For restorative consultations, we usually require two or more appointments. During your first appointment, we’ll assess your oral health, your overall goals, and other factors to determine the best option for you.
If we determine a crown or bridge is the right option, the next step is to prepare your tooth (or teeth), take a digital scan or impression, and provide a temporary crown or bridge. During the next appointment, we will cement the permanent crown or bridge in place.
There is no standard timeframe. If the restoration is cared for with proper brushing and flossing, it will greatly increase the lifespan of your crown or bridge. If you properly care for your teeth and ensure you have regular dental check-ups, they can last anywhere from a few years to multiple decades.
A dental crown is a restorative option for a single damaged, weakened, or discolored tooth. A dental bridge consists of at least three teeth: one or more artificial teeth in the middle and a crown or implant on either side of the artificial teeth. They are meant to restore large gaps of missing teeth.
Generally, yes. If the procedure is determined to be medically necessary, your insurance will cover a portion of it, but you can expect an out-of-pocket portion, as well. If it’s considered cosmetic, your insurance likely will not cover the procedure. We know that insurance can be confusing, so please call our office at (586) 261-8819 to speak with our insurance specialists.
Yes! Every restorative option is custom-made. During your visit, we will assess the shade of your existing teeth and match your crown or bridge to your natural teeth.