Living with a Damaged or Missing Tooth?
If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone. A modern restoration can bring back the comfort and confidence you've been missing.
What Happens When You Wait
Damage Spreads Deeper
Cracks and decay reach the nerve, often requiring more involved treatment to save the tooth.
Treatment Grows Complex
What might have been one crown can become an extraction and replacement plan.
Costs Climb Over Time
Smaller restorations stay affordable, while delayed care often requires more involved solutions.
Choices Narrow Quickly
Waiting reduces what's possible, eliminating conservative options that exist today.
Daily Frustration Builds
Chewing struggles, sensitivity, and self-consciousness compound week after week.
Surrounding Teeth Suffer
Neighboring teeth shift, wear unevenly, and become harder to restore later.
Acting sooner keeps your treatment simpler, more comfortable, and easier on your wallet.
How Crowns and Bridges Restore Your Smile
A crown is a custom-made covering that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth, encasing it for strength and a natural appearance. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, using prosthetic teeth anchored to crowns on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. Your restoration is crafted from materials like porcelain, zirconia, or gold to match your bite and blend with surrounding teeth.
Digital impressions and 3D imaging let us design each restoration with precision, ensuring a comfortable fit and accurate color match at Borderview Family Dental. Patients seeking crowns and bridges in Blaine, WA benefit from our close collaboration with trusted dental labs, which keeps your case moving and gives us confidence in the final result.
Last 10 to 15 years with proper care
Two visits typically required for completion
Available in porcelain, zirconia, and gold
Transformations That Last
Heather Franks
Nick Melnyk
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Benefits of Crowns and Bridges
See What's Possible for Your Smile
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Are Crowns and Bridges Right for You?
Have a tooth that's cracked, worn, or weakened
Currently rely on a large filling that keeps failing
Want to replace a missing tooth with a fixed solution
Recently completed a root canal (treatment for an infected tooth) and need protection
Wish you could chew comfortably without thinking about your teeth
Not Sure If You Qualify?
What to Expect During Your Crown or Bridge Treatment
Consultation and Examination
Your first visit begins with a thorough exam and digital X-rays to check the health of the tooth and surrounding structures. We'll discuss what you're hoping to achieve and review your options together. By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of the treatment plan, what materials suit you, and what to expect at each visit.
Tooth Preparation
During your second visit, we gently numb the area for full comfort before shaping the tooth to accommodate the crown. For bridges, we prepare the supporting teeth on either side of the gap. Most patients are surprised by how relaxed this step feels, especially with our calming office environment and steady focus on patient comfort throughout.
Impressions and Temporary
Placement We take digital impressions of your prepared teeth using a small handheld scanner, replacing the messy putty trays of the past. These precise images go to our trusted lab, where your custom restoration is crafted. Before you leave, a temporary crown or bridge is placed to protect the area and let you eat and smile normally.
Final Placement and Reveal
At your final visit, we remove the temporary and test your permanent restoration for fit, comfort, and appearance. Small adjustments are made until everything feels right. Once approved, the crown or bridge is securely bonded in place, and you'll walk out with a restored smile that looks and functions beautifully.
Ready to Restore Your Smile?
What Recovery Looks Like After Treatment
First 24-48 Hours
Your gums and tooth may feel tender as the anesthesia wears off. Mild sensitivity to hot or cold is normal during this window. Most people manage easily with over-the-counter relief and find that softer foods feel best at first. By the second day, things start settling down.
First Week
Sensitivity continues to fade as your tooth adjusts to the new restoration. Your bite may feel slightly different at first, which is completely normal. If anything feels off after a few days, a small adjustment usually resolves it quickly. Most patients are back to chewing comfortably within a week.
Have Questions About Recovery? We're here to help.
Flexible Payment Plans for Your Smile
NO Credit Score Impact Until Plan Selected.
NO Credit Score Impact Until Plan Selected.
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Crowns and Bridges FAQs
How long do crowns and bridges last?
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What materials are used for crowns?
Can a bridge replace more than one tooth?
Will my crown look natural?
What happens if my crown or bridge falls off?
Can I get a cavity under a crown?
How do I take care of my new restoration?
Are crowns and bridges covered by insurance?
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