A crown (cap) is a restoration that is placed on teeth that have lost a lot of their structure. There are various types of crowns, ranging from full porcelain to full metal crowns. We will explain the advantages and disadvantages of each kind to you before making your crown. 

Crowns may also be used to securely attach a bridge if the structure of the surrounding teeth is inadequate. A bridge is a dental treatment that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are designed to be cosmetically appealing and to restore proper occlusion. Like crowns, bridges are fully customizable and made of various materials, including porcelain and metals. Just like a crown, we bond the bridge(s)  to the surrounding teeth and only removable by us.

Both crowns and bridges are created to match the color, height, texture, and overall appearance of your teeth. Most crowns and bridges will last for life, eliminating the need to replace them unless they fall out or become loose. You may prolong the durability of your crowns and bridges by practicing good oral hygiene and visiting us for regular check-ups and cleanings.

Ask about our same day Cerec Crowns!!

Bonding is a common solution for:

•Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth

•Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth

•Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth’s surface

 Often used to improve the appearance of your teeth and enhance your smile. As the name indicates, composite material, either a plastic or resin, is bonded to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth.

Composite bonding has many advantages:

•It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.

•It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.

•Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.

•Composite bonds, however, are not as durable and long-lasting as veneers and crowns and may need to be touched-up or replaced in the future.

Composite bonds stain more easily and therefore require proper care and regular cleaning. In order to ensure the longest possible duration of the bonding, composites should be brushed and flossed daily. Common staining elements include coffee, tea, tobacco, blueberries and more.  

Our in-office laboratory expedites the process of creating crowns and appliances, allowing us to serve you in a more efficient manner.  Fred (our lab tech) has been working with Dr. Norm Saager in our in-house dental lab since the early 90’s.  Very few offices have an in-house dental lab and lab tech; allowing for the best match and quality of your care.

Our one-of-a-kind in-house dental lab right on the premises allows each patient to get chair-side attention from our highly skilled lab technician Fred.  What does it mean to have an in-house dental lab on-site? It means our doctor has hand-picked and trained their own “Master Dental Technician” and Laboratory Technical Team, who are dedicated to the meticulous standards of our practice.

With our dentist’s input, each crown, veneer, bridge, inlay, onlay, night guard, athletic sports guard and retainer can be customized exactly, on the spot, with no guesswork or waiting.

Our experienced dentist and dental staff perform general and cosmetic dentistry, including Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, Porcelain Crowns, Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Tooth-colored Fillings, Dental Bonding, Gum Reshaping, and Clear Correct for our patients.

If you are considering general and cosmetic dentistry in the Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla or surrounding area’s please call or contact us today to schedule your consultation.