Dental Crowns & Bridges

Restore your smile with a quality restorative dentistry services—call us today for a dental exam and consultation.

While filings are an effective treatment for chips and small cavities, they aren’t always an option. Dental crowns and bridges are a better solution for more substantial damage and can often prevent the need for extraction.

At Waterman Family Dentistry, we provide quality restorative dental services in Virginia Beach and take pride in serving the community. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that any tooth pain you may be experiencing is resolved and your comfort and confidence in your smile is restored. 

What Is a Dental Crown or Bridge?

Dental crowns and bridges are dental prosthetics designed to cover and reinforce gaps or broken sections of teeth. They can help address problems caused by tooth decay or from an unexpected accident that exposed the sensitive interior of your tooth.

Usually made of porcelain or resin compounds, a dental crown helps not only to deal with dental pain, but also to improve your oral health. Crowns and supported bridges cover the exposed parts of your teeth and gums and create a new surface for the damage tooth, thereby holding the entire structure together like a fixed cap.

A supported bridge attaches to adjacent teeth in the back and consists of an implement that covers or takes the place of a damaged tooth. Bridges can, as a result, help teeth remain steady so they do not loosen from decay or impact.

A common concern for prospective patients involves the appearance of a dental crown or bridge. Rest assured, we manufacture our crowns and bridges to mimic the look of a natural tooth so no one can tell the difference.

What to Expect

During your first appointment, our experienced dental team will clean and exam your teeth and determine what restorative dental treatment will be the most effective.

If you opt to have a crown or bridge procedure, our dentist, Dr. Jennifer Waterman, may prepare your tooth for the prosthetic and take an imprint. Depending on the situation, she may also place a temporary crown to protect the tooth while the permeant prosthetic is created.

Once your crown or bridge is ready, the temporary crown will be removed if applicable, and we’ll test the fit of your permanent prosthetic. If every looks good and feels comfortable, we’ll place it—and that’s it. You may experience some minor swelling and discomfort if any drilling or shaping was required to place the crown or bridge, but this should be manageable with over-the-counter pain medication.

Choose Waterman Family Dentistry

We understand that a new dental crown or bridge may not be at the top of your wish list. We also understand that patients want a dentist they can trust with their dental health.

At Waterman Family Dentistry, we’re more than just a dental clinic. Our patients form a close-knit community founded upon respect and service. With this in mind, we welcome prospective patients to browse through reviews left by our patients to get a sense of our commitment to superior patient care.

Call (757) 340-8155 today to schedule an exam here at Waterman Family Dentistry in Virginia Beach, VA. Together we can bring that bright smile back to your face!