Crowns & Bridges in Waipahu
Crowns rebuild a tooth that's broken or worn down. Bridges fill the space where a tooth is missing. Both look natural, feel natural, and last for years.
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We rebuild teeth so they look and feel like your own. Most people will never know which one we fixed.
Every crown and bridge is custom made for your mouth. Color, shape, and size all designed to fit in with the teeth around it. No one should be able to tell it's there.
A crown (sometimes called a cap) is a custom-made cover that goes over a tooth. It restores the size, shape, and strength of a tooth that's been damaged or worn down.
A well-made crown typically lasts 10 to 20 years or longer with good care. Brushing, flossing, and regular checkups make a big difference.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. It uses the teeth on either side of the gap as anchors and "bridges" the space with a replacement tooth that matches the rest of your smile.
Bridge or implant? Both are great options. Implants tend to last longer and don't involve the teeth next to the gap. Bridges are usually faster and less expensive up front. We'll walk you through which one fits you best. More on implants here.
Crowns and bridges typically take two visits, a couple of weeks apart.
Crowns and bridges are usually covered by most dental insurance plans, often at 50%. Coverage varies, so we'll check ahead of your visit and tell you the out-of-pocket cost up front.
Yes. We match the color, shape, and size to the teeth around it. Done well, no one can tell which tooth is the crown.
The preparation visit takes about 60 to 90 minutes. The fit-and-place visit a couple of weeks later is shorter, usually 30 to 45 minutes.
No. We numb the area completely before any work is done. Most patients are surprised how easy the visit is.
Yes, once it's permanently in place. You can chew, bite, and eat the things you love. With a bridge, we may suggest going easy on very hard or sticky foods.
Brush and floss like normal. For a bridge, we'll show you a special technique or tool to clean underneath the replacement tooth. That's the one extra step.
A crown alone doesn't replace a missing tooth, but an implant with a crown on top does. For one missing tooth, we'll talk through the options: bridge, implant, or no treatment at all. Each has trade-offs and we'll lay them out honestly.
Every crown and bridge is made for your mouth. Careful shaping, careful matching, careful checking before it goes in.
From the X-ray to the placement, all done in the same office by the same team. No back-and-forth between offices.
We've been doing this for a long time. Patients in Waipahu and West Oahu have come to us for restorations for over two decades.
Call us to come in for a look. We'll walk through your options and quote a clear price before any work begins.