Dental Crowns in McCrae

At Bays Dental Clinic, our goal is to help you keep your natural teeth for a lifetime. However, sometimes there are circumstances where you have a tooth that requires a dental restoration to preserve it, or you may have lost a tooth and need replacement options. If that’s the case, a dental crown or bridge may be a viable option for you. Your dental team in McCrae can evaluate your situation and advise you on the best treatment plan for your needs.

Preserve Your Natural Teeth With Dental Crownscouple walking at George Kilburn Park in McCrae

A dental crown is a customised porcelain cap that fits over your natural tooth to strengthen and protect it. Not only will you be able to chew, brush and floss normally with a dental crown, but it will be nearly indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth because your McCrae dentist can shade your crown to match.

Dental crowns are typically used in the following situations:

  • To strengthen and support a tooth when it can no longer hold a dental filling
  • To strengthen or support a tooth after root canal therapy
  • To complete the dental implant process
  • To cover misshapen, stained or flawed teeth
  • To anchor a dental bridge

CEREC® Same-Day Technology in McCrae

Our dental clinic offers CEREC same-day crown technology for your convenience. With CEREC, you may not need multiple appointments to restore a damaged tooth. We use advanced CAD/CAM technology designed to create dental crowns efficiently, and in some cases, this may allow patients to receive their crown during a single visit.

The same-day crowns process begins when we capture images of your damaged tooth and then transfer the images to our computer. Then, we use computer-aided design (CAD) to create your restoration and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to mill your dental crown at our dental clinic. Once complete, we can bond your new dental restoration to your natural tooth. 

Crown design and placement timelines vary based on individual circumstances. Your dentist will discuss the best approach for your treatment.

patient after getting same-day crown in McCraeReplace Missing Teeth With a Dental Bridge

If you have one or more missing teeth adjacent to each other, your dentist may recommend a dental bridge. A dental bridge is a prosthetic tooth or set of teeth cemented to dental crowns on either side. Your bridge will closely match your natural teeth, giving you a seamless smile with no gaps.

How Can Dental Bridges Help?

Many of our patients who have dental bridges report the following benefits:

  • Eating normally again
  • Feeling confident about smiling
  • Avoiding tooth shifting common after tooth loss 

Would You Like More Information About Dental Crowns and Bridges from Bays Dental Clinic?

If you are interested in speaking with a member of our dental team about dental crowns and bridges, we look forward to hearing from you. At Bays Dental Clinic, we strive to offer you as many options as possible to help you preserve your natural teeth and beautify your smile. You can call us on (03) 5982 1333 to arrange a consultation or an appointment.