Crowns and Bridges in Coquitlam, BC

A stable smile plays an important role in everyday life — helping you eat, speak, and feel confident in social situations. When a tooth becomes weakened, damaged, or lost, restorative dentistry can help support function and prevent further complications. Our crowns and bridges are designed to fit securely and support your bite while maintaining a natural appearance.

A dental crown is a custom-made cover that fits over a tooth. Crowns are often recommended when a tooth has significant decay, cracks, extensive wear, or has been treated with a root canal. Because the remaining tooth structure may be too weak to support a filling, a crown can provide added coverage and help distribute bite forces more evenly.

Crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and metal alloys.

Dental bridges are restorations used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge fills the space with a prosthetic tooth anchored to the natural teeth on either side of the gap, helping support chewing, prevent shifting of nearby teeth, and maintain proper bite relationships.

There are different types of bridges, including traditional bridges, cantilever bridges, and implant-supported bridges. Each one has unique benefits and limitations.

Our dentist evaluates the tooth or gap, reviews digital scans or X-rays, and discusses your treatment options. For a crown, the tooth is carefully shaped so the final restoration fits properly; for a bridge, the supporting teeth are prepared in a similar way.

Impressions or digital scans provide detailed information for the lab to create a precise, well-fitting restoration. If lab fabrication is needed, a temporary option protects the tooth so you can function normally in the meantime.

Once the final piece is ready, our dentist checks the fit, alignment, and bite. Minor adjustments are often made for comfort.

What are dental crowns, and when are they recommended?

Crowns are custom-made caps placed over damaged or weakened teeth to restore strength, function, and appearance — often recommended after large fillings or root canal therapy to protect remaining tooth structure.

How do dental bridges replace missing teeth?

A bridge anchors a natural-looking prosthetic tooth to nearby teeth for stability and balance, helping prevent shifting teeth, support chewing, and maintain a healthy bite.

What is the process for getting crowns and bridges?

An exam, tooth preparation, digital scans, and placement of a temporary restoration before the final fit — carefully planned with digital imaging so restorations feel comfortable and look natural.

Do crowns and bridges feel natural after placement?

Most patients find they feel natural once the bite is adjusted and tissues heal. We monitor the restoration closely and make small refinements as needed.

How long do crowns and bridges usually last?

With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, they can support your smile for 10 years or more. We'll guide you on daily care and routine professional cleanings.