Two Common Solutions, Two Different Jobs
Crowns and bridges both beautifully restore the function and appearance of your smile, but they solve entirely different problems. Picking the right restorative dental solution matters for your long-term oral health and comfort.
Crowns: Protecting a Single Tooth
A dental crown covers a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth entirely, effectively restoring its natural strength and shape. This treatment is commonly used to protect a tooth after a root canal or to save a badly cracked tooth from needing extraction.
Bridges: Replacing Missing Teeth
A bridge is designed to fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It is permanently anchored to the healthy neighboring teeth—or to dental implants—on either side of the empty space, preventing your remaining teeth from shifting.
Which One Do You Need?
The decision ultimately comes down to the current state of your tooth. If your natural tooth is still rooted but heavily damaged, a crown is usually the best answer. If a tooth is missing entirely, a bridge (or a dental implant) is necessary to fill the gap. Dr. Yu Dentistry offers comprehensive restorative options, including crowns, bridges, and the restoration of implants.
Get a Clear Recommendation
With two highly credentialed professionals, Dr. Serene Yu and Dr. Jesse Palleck, Dr. Yu Dentistry can help you determine the exact right restorative option for your specific situation.
📍 Visit Dr. Yu Dentistry in Ottawa
If you’d like to schedule a preventive cleaning or cavity check after Halloween, we welcome you to visit us at:
Dr. Yu Dentistry
1430 Prince of Wales Dr. Ottawa, ON K2C 1N6
📞 (613) 225-6550
🌐 https://dryudentistry.com