Dental Crowns and Bridges Bendigo
Restore, Reinforce & Rejuvenate Your Smile
At Clarity Dental, we understand that having poor functioning teeth and a smile you’re not confident with can be inhibiting. We believe that one’s quality of life can be significantly enhanced when able to eat, speak and smile with confidence.
If you have damaged, weakened, or missing teeth, our high-quality dental crowns and bridges in Bendigo offer a long-lasting solution that restores both function and aesthetics. Our dentists use these treatments to help restore damaged teeth or bridge the gap between missing teeth. They can also be used as a standalone treatment or as part of a comprehensive smile makeover, to improve the function and appearance of your teeth.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its strength, shape, and appearance. At our clinic in Bendigo, our dentists may use a crown to:
- Strengthen a weak tooth
- Restore a cracked or chipped tooth
- Replace a large dental filling
- Cover a discoloured or misshapen tooth
- Finish off a root canal treatment
- Secure a dental bridge
Crowns are colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth and can last for many years with proper care.
What to Expect During a Dental Crown Procedure
Getting dental crowns in Bendigo typically requires two appointments:
First Appointment – Preparation & Temporary Crown
After numbing the area for your comfort, we shape the tooth and take a digital scan to send to our dental lab. A temporary crown will be placed to protect your tooth while your permanent crown is being crafted in the lab.
Second Appointment – Fitting & Final Placement
Once your permanent crown is ready, we’ll remove the temporary one and cement the final crown securely into place. It may take a few days to get used to, but soon it will feel just like a natural part of your smile.
What Is A Dental Bridge?
If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge may be the right solution for you.
It’s important to understand that gaps between your teeth can affect more than just the way you may feel about your smile—they also affect your ability to eat and speak. Additionally, gaps created by missing teeth can result in dental problems like an affected bite and gum disease.
A dental bridge, as the name suggests, bridges the gap left by a missing tooth and is anchored to your surrounding natural teeth. As with crowns, bridges are made of porcelain and can be matched to your natural tooth colour.
What a Dental Bridge in Bendigo Looks Like
A dental crown and bridge treatment typically have the same approach to do it, and it usually requires two to three visits:
First Visit – Preparation & Impressions
Your supporting teeth (called abutments) will be shaped under local anaesthetic. We then take detailed scans or impressions for the lab to design your custom bridge. A temporary bridge will be fitted to protect the area.
Second Visit – Fitting Your Permanent Bridge
We’ll try in your custom bridge, ensure a comfortable bite, and secure it with dental-grade cement. Your new restoration will look, feel, and function just like real teeth—bringing balance back to your smile.
Tips for Taking Care of Dental Crowns & Bridges
Modern dentistry and prosthetic materials mean that crowns and bridges installed by our skilled dentists tend to last a long time. Here are some tips for ensuring the longevity of your crown or bridge:
Brush twice a day and floss daily—especially around the gumline
Avoid chewing on hard foods, ice, or non-food items
Use a nightguard if you grind your teeth
Attend regular dental check-ups and professional cleans
With the right care, crowns and bridges can serve you beautifully for 10–15 years or more.
Rebuild Your Smile with Confidence
Damaged or missing teeth can impact more than just your smile—they can affect your comfort, health, and confidence. At Clarity Dental, our experienced team is here to help with personalised dental crowns and bridges in our Bendigo clinic to ensure restored function and enhanced appearance.
From consultation to final placement, we’re with you to inform, execute, and take care of your teeth to last for a long time. We want to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience while hitting your goals.
Schedule your appointment with us today.
Don’t let damaged or missing teeth affect the way you live your life
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.