Dental Crowns & Bridges in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Saving Your Natural Teeth
Are you feeling self-conscious about a cracked or missing tooth? Is tooth sensitivity or pain disrupting your daily life? Smile Design Dental offers high-quality dental crowns and bridges in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for those experiencing such issues. If trauma or decay has damaged your tooth, a dental crown might be your solution. Our skilled dentists will assess your tooth to determine whether the interior and roots are healthy. If they are, a dental crown can be placed around the tooth to reinforce and save it. If you have lost two or more adjacent teeth, a dental bridge may be necessary, provided the surrounding teeth are healthy.
If you have too many lost or decayed teeth for a bridge, we also offer full arch implants in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Combining creativity, science, and technology, we design each crown and bridge to achieve a perfect color match and seamless fit. Our team of experienced dentists strives to save your natural teeth whenever possible. With decades of expertise, we can help you leave our office with solid and beautiful dental bridges and crowns in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Blending creativity, science and technology, we design each crown and bridge with perfect color match and seamless fit in mind.
Reinforcing Your Injured Tooth
Dental crowns are caps that fit over damaged teeth, restoring strength and protecting them from further injury. They also enhance the appearance of your smile. Our dentists recommend a dental crown if your tooth has suffered extensive damage or decay that cannot be treated with composite bonding. Furthermore, dental crowns can protect teeth after root canal treatment. Crown placement is a straightforward process under the care of a skilled dentist. In the first step, we take impressions of your teeth to send to a dental lab using high-tech equipment. When your new crown is ready, we securely place it over your tooth, matching the color and fit perfectly.
Dynamic Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Strengthen damaged tooth
- Improve tooth size and shape
- Hide stained tooth
- Repair decayed tooth
- Preserve natural tooth
What Is A dental bridge?
Long-Term Benefits of Dental Bridges
- Repair your smile's appearance
- Restores tooth function
- Boosts oral health
- Eliminates gaps
- Strengthens structure for shifting teeth
- Provides lasting stability
The Cost of Crowns and Bridges
When choosing a restorative dentist, it is essential to consider their training, skill, experience, artistry, and the practice’s fees. Smile Design Dental offers competitive rates for superior crowns and bridges in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We partner with leading dental financing companies to provide affordable monthly payment plans. Our financial coordinator will also work with insurance providers to submit your claim. Upon determining the total cost of your dental crown or bridge, we will review it with you in detail. If you have any questions about financing, we are here to help.
Which Crown Material Is Right for You?
The material matters more than most patients expect. It decides how the crown looks in daylight, how long it lasts and how much tooth has to be removed to fit it.
| Material | Best for | Appearance | Typical lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcelain | Front teeth | Closest match to natural enamel | 10–15 years |
| Ceramic | Front and mid-arch | Excellent, metal-free | 10–15 years |
| Zirconia | Molars and grinders | Very good, slightly more opaque | 15+ years |
| Porcelain fused to metal | Bridges under load | Good, can show a dark margin over time | 10–15 years |
We go deeper on the two most common choices in our guides to porcelain versus ceramic crowns and to zirconia crowns. For a full arch of missing teeth, a zirconia fixed bridge or full mouth dental implants may be the better route.
Crowns & Bridges: Common Questions
How much does a dental crown cost?
It varies with the material and whether any work is needed on the tooth first. Crowns are frequently covered in part by dental insurance when they restore a damaged tooth — see financing and insurance.
How long does a crown last?
Ten to fifteen years for porcelain and ceramic, longer for zirconia. Grinding your teeth is the single biggest factor that shortens that.
Crown or bridge — which do I need?
A crown restores one damaged tooth that is still in place. A bridge replaces one or more teeth that are gone, anchored to the healthy teeth on either side. If the neighboring teeth are not strong enough, a dental implant is the better option.
How many visits does it take?
Two. The first shapes the tooth and takes impressions, and you leave with a temporary. The second fits the final crown once the lab has made it.
Does getting a crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed, so the appointment itself is comfortable. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterwards is normal.
Can a crowned tooth still decay?
Yes — at the margin where the crown meets the tooth. That is why crowned teeth still need flossing and regular checkups.
Is a bridge better than an implant?
A bridge is faster and needs no surgery, but it relies on filing down two healthy teeth. An implant leaves the neighbors untouched and lasts longer. We will lay out both for your case.
Will the crown match my other teeth?
We shade-match before the impression goes to the lab and check the fit and color again before cementing it. If you are planning whitening, do it first — porcelain will not change shade afterwards.