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Dental Crowns & Bridges in Danbury, CT
A crown is a custom cap that covers and protects a damaged tooth. A bridge uses crowns on neighboring teeth to replace a missing one. Yours is made in a dental lab, and you leave with a temporary the same day we prepare your tooth.
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At a glance
Made in
A dental lab
Temporary
Same day
Materials
Porcelain + more
Paying
Insurance accepted
How a crown is made
From damaged tooth to new crown
We shape the tooth, protect it with a temporary, then place your lab-made crown at a second visit.
1 Prepare
We shape the tooth
2 Temporary
Worn the same day
3 Final crown
Made in a dental lab
Illustration only.
Do you need a crown?
A crown may help if you have…
✓ A cracked or broken tooth
✓ A large, old filling
✓ A tooth after a root canal
✓ A worn or badly stained tooth
Something else may work better if…
– The damage is small. A filling or bonding may do.
– The tooth can't be saved. An implant can replace it.
– You only want a whiter smile. Try whitening first.
– The nerve is infected. A root canal may come first.
Crown or bridge?
Both are made in a lab. The difference is whether you're fixing a tooth or replacing one.
Crown
Bridge
Used for
Protecting a damaged tooth
Replacing a missing tooth
Covers
One tooth
Teeth on both sides of a gap
Visits
Usually two
Usually two
Supported by
The tooth itself
The teeth on each side
How it works
1
2
3
Exam and X-rays
We check the tooth and your bite and talk through your crown options.
Prepare and temporary
We shape the tooth, take a scan and place a temporary the same day.
Your final crown
When your lab-made crown is ready, we fit it and check your bite.
Good to know
Does getting a crown hurt?
We numb the tooth first. Laughing gas is available if you're nervous.
Which material is right for me?
It depends on the tooth, your bite, your wishes and your budget. We offer porcelain, zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal and more.
How long do crowns last?
It depends on the material and your habits. Avoid chewing ice or hard objects, and ask about a night guard if you grind.
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Paying for crowns
Many insurance plans help cover crowns. Members save 10%, and HFD, Cherry or CareCredit can spread the cost.
Crown and bridge questions
How long does it take to get a crown?
Usually two visits. We prepare the tooth and place a temporary at the first, then fit your lab-made crown at the second.
Can a crown be done in one day?
Our crowns are made in a dental lab, so they take two visits. You leave the first visit with a temporary crown.
What is a dental bridge?
A bridge replaces a missing tooth with a false tooth held in place by crowns on the teeth next to the gap.
Should I get a bridge or an implant?
An implant replaces the tooth without touching its neighbors. A bridge uses them for support. We'll help you compare.
Does insurance cover crowns?
Many plans cover part of a crown when it's needed for your tooth's health. We'll check your benefits.
