Dental Crowns & Bridges in Tweed Heads
Are you concerned that your teeth have been damaged? Over the years, traumas or the ageing process can take their toll on your smile. If you would like to restore the health of your smile and improve your appearance, crowns or bridges may be the ideal solution. We provide high-quality crowns and bridges that will last for years to come.
Custom-Created Caps For Your Teeth
A crown is like a cap that covers a tooth with compromised health. It increases its strength and improves the tooth’s aesthetics. If you have had a root canal treatment or a weakened tooth, a crown is likely appropriate.
Today, more people than ever are keeping their natural teeth for longer. As a result, some of your teeth might have large fillings or be structurally weak. If so, these teeth will be more likely to have fractures and cracks, resulting in the loss of the tooth. The benefits of crowns include:
- To protect old or heavily filled teeth
- To prevent and repair fractures and cracks
- To restore and maintain your natural bite
- To prevent stress on your other teeth
- To prevent the shifting and tilting of adjacent teeth
- To prevent periodontal disease or further decay of your remaining teeth
- To enhance your smile, speech and chewing function
High-Quality, Australian-Made Dental Bridges
A bridge isn’t just a tooth replacement. It can prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting out of place, restoring your natural bite and preventing problems such as decay and periodontal disease.
What to Expect in Getting a Crown or Bridge
There are two appointments at TC Smiles to get a dental crown or bridge. The first step is to have a consultation where we’ll take diagnostics such as X-rays. These images help determine if a crown or bridge is the best way to proceed. If so, we’ll take impressions of the tooth and determine the proper shade for your restoration.
We’ll send the impressions to our Australian-based laboratory, where they will custom-create your crown or bridge. You’ll receive a temporary restoration until your permanent one is sent back to us.
When your crown or bridge arrives at our clinic, you’ll return for another appointment. We’ll fit your crown or bridge, then use a strong cement to place it.
Enjoy Your Smile Now And Pay For It Later
AfterPay allows you to enjoy your smile now and pay for it in four equal fortnightly payments. With AfterPay you can spread out the cost of your treatment with no added interest, and no additional fees.* Sign-up to AfterPay, book an appointment at our Tweed Heads South practice, and scan your AfterPay barcode at reception – it’s as easy as that. Everyone deserves a healthy smile and with AfterPay there’s even more reason to show it off.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dental crown is like a hard hat or helmet placed on a weak or compromised tooth to protect it, and restore it to its original integrity.
They can be made of porcelain, ceramic, gold or other metals, depending on the dentist and the patient.
Generally speaking, 10 to 20 years. However, it all depends on how well the patient takes care of their oral health. With proper care and oral health habits, crowns can last for many, many more years.
We put our teeth under a lot more stress than in the past. After several decades, the tooth may become structurally compromised because of LARGE fillings, tooth grinding, clenching teeth, etc. Now your dentist notices cracks, stress lines, or fractures in the tooth, so we need to protect it with a crown.
If one or more teeth are missing, a bridge is a very good functional and aesthetic treatment choice.
Do You Need to Improve Your Smile?
If you think that crowns and bridges Tweed Heads are what you need to restore your oral health, contact us today! We have Saturday appointments and are open late.
* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
