Dental Crowns in Plano, TX

At Active Dental Plano, we provide dental crowns and bridges for patients throughout the Plano area. These procedures are extremely effective for restoring a tooth that has become infected, damaged or has fallen out. We can complete these procedures in a way that looks natural while resolving oral health issues. This way, a patient can regain the functionality of their tooth without giving the appearance of any dental work. If you live in Plano, TX call (972) 473-8880 to schedule your appointment so that you can learn more about dental crowns and dental bridges. 

What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. We typically use a crown to restore a damaged tooth, but they can also use it to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can consist of three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal and all-ceramic. The location of the crown in the teeth will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth need to have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients may often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.

What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is a way to replace a missing tooth. At Active Dental Plano, we provide clients with dental bridges if they want to replace a tooth without wearing dentures or undergoing surgery. The new tooth is held in place by two crowns. It looks natural and consists of a ceramic or porcelain material to match the surrounding teeth. As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bhavik Patel will make sure that the new tooth looks and feels amazing.

Before the Procedure

If you are getting dental crowns or a dental bridge for cosmetic reasons, we recommend that you whiten your teeth first. At Active Dental Plano, we offer teeth whitening procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile quickly and easily. It is important to have this procedure done first because the material that crowns and bridges are made out of are both stain and bleach resistant. That means that if it is created to match yellow teeth, it will remain yellow even if you have your teeth whitened at a later date. When you have the procedure done first, your new crown or bridge will be made to match your new brilliantly white teeth.

When preparing for the procedure, we recommend that patients take a day off of work. If possible, you may want to take a couple of days off. It is normal for teeth to be somewhat sensitive, and it is easier if you don’t have to worry about meeting clients and keeping up with your busy schedule.

Plano, Texas Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges

The Process

When getting dental crowns and dental bridges installed, it is advisable that you work with a cosmetic dentist that knows how to complete the procedure in a way that looks natural. At Active Dental Plano, we can do so while also working to keep our patients as comfortable as possible by using sedation dentistry. The process for both procedures is fairly similar. Before getting started, an impression is taken of the teeth so that the new crown or bridge can be created in a dental lab.

When placing a dental crown around a tooth, Active Dental Plano starts by preparing the tooth. We will need to remove a portion of the enamel so that there is room for the new crown to surround the tooth without pushing other teeth out of place. Once complete, we will clean the tooth and secure a temporary crown to it using removable glue. Patients typically wear a temporary crown for around two weeks while waiting for a permanent one to be created in the lab. During this time, it is important to be careful with what you eat and how you brush your teeth since the temporary is designed to come off.

When the dental restoratives are complete, patients return to our Plano dentist office, so that we can remove the temporaries and bond the permanent ones to the tooth. For a dental crown, we will secure the cap around the tooth and complete it through dental bonding. With a bridge, a crown is placed on the two teeth that are surrounding the missing one. On top of the crown is a piece that looks like natural gums that will hold the new tooth in place. These two crowns serve as anchors for this synthetic “bridge” and makes a new tooth as durable as it can be. Patients depend on this procedure as a way to replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural and restores the functionality of the missing tooth.

After the Procedure

When getting dental Restoratives, your teeth will be somewhat sensitive after they have been prepared. This is why you need to wear a temporary crown while waiting for a permanent one to be created. We use sedation dentistry to ensure that you will not experience any discomfort during the procedure and after the fact you simply need to take some oral pain medication for a couple of days until you feel better.

The benefit of wearing a crown is that it surrounds and protects the tooth. This means that regardless of how damaged the tooth was, you can eat your favorite foods without fear of discomfort. A crown can restore the functionality of your mouth by making it easy to eat, drink and speak like normal. This is ideal for people that are suffering from severely sensitive teeth, have a cracked or chipped tooth or have undergone a root canal. Similarly, a bridge makes it possible to eat and speak like normal without worrying about your new tooth becoming loose or falling out. They are both ideal for people that have active lifestyles and don’t want to be constrained by their teeth. To find out if the procedure is right for you, call 972-473-8880 to schedule an appointment with us and discuss your options. At Active Dental Plano, we make it easier for patients throughout Plano to have a beautiful and functional smile.

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Neil Mistry
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I had great experience at Active Dental in Plano! Dr. Sam and Rita were amazing and super informative. I highly recommend coming here for any cleanings or procedures. Office is very up to date and staff is super friendly. They have the latest and greatest in technology to provide a great experience!
Donna Wheeler
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Amazing job by Dr. Patel!!! I was very concerned as my front teeth needed fillings. How is he going to match the filling ? Well he did. Perfect match. He also reshaped a front tooth it is perfect! Dr. Patel was concerned about me being " happy". I am 58, 4 kids, I have been to alot of dentist - I have never had such a caring attentive one as Dr. Patel. Also a huge shout out to Rita who was just as attentive and caring.
Maurice Carter
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This is by far the best dentist office I’ve been too. Great experience and they pay attention to detail. Let me know everything I needed done. Even made a plan so I can have the best smile! Thanks a lot and I recommend this place to all of north Texas!!
Pam England
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I had a great experience at Active Dental in Plano. They took care of all my dental needs with expertise. The office staff is super nice and helpful. I can’t say enough, I am just so pleased with the dentist.
Brandi Palacios
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Active Dental Plano- made me a believer in the dentist practice. Rita, Dr Patel and Louisa/Emily just to name a few are incredible! Someone with dental anxiety yet they have me coming back for more since 2020. It’s my 2nd home and I’ve been treated so well! Forever their patient <3
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