Crowns and Bridges
If you have broken, decayed, or missing teeth, Dr. Noah Rounds may suggest a dental crown or bridge. Modern dentistry has allowed us to produce customized dental crowns and bridges that mimic the natural look and function of teeth. Dental crowns and bridges are highly versatile and can help you attain the healthy, attractive smile you have always wanted.
Dental Crowns Restore Natural Teeth 
A dental crown, also called a cap covers an existing natural tooth and protects it from further damage or decay. A crown fits over the entirety of the tooth, down to the gum line, and can correct several issues:
- Restore a decayed tooth
- Conceal a discolored tooth
- Anchor a dental bridge
- Top a dental implant
- Stabilize a treated tooth (e.g., a root-canaled tooth)
- Repair a cracked, or broken tooth
- Cover a misshapen tooth
- Strengthen a brittle or weak tooth
Ultimately, a dental crown preserves the natural tooth and redistributes pressure throughout the tooth so a person can bite, chew, and speak with comfort.?
Dental Bridges Replace Missing Teeth
A dental bridge fills in the gap left behind from missing teeth. A bridge can replace one or several missing teeth, though it relies on neighboring healthy teeth for support.
There are different dental bridges, such as traditional, Maryland, cantilever, and implant-supported. However, they all primarily consist of a prosthetic tooth called a pontic held in place by abutment teeth on each side of the gap.
Dr. Rounds and our team can fabricate attractive dental bridges that accomplish the following:
- Restore your ability to bite and chew
- Restore the appearance of your smile
- Improve your speech and pronunciation
- Support your facial muscles, maintaining the shape of your face
- Align your bite to distribute chewing forces properly
- Prevent teeth from shifting out of their correct position
Modern Materials for Your Best Smile
At Lake Marion Dental Care, we create dental crowns and bridges from various materials, depending on the patient's specific needs.
We offer restorations made from ceramic, zirconia, EMAX, and gold. Dr. Rounds may also use a combination of materials if needed.
- We primarily use ceramic for our dental crowns.
- Zirconia is perhaps the most common material dentists use, as it has very high strength.
- Lithium disilicate (EMAX) is another type of crown that offers more translucency for more aesthetic cases.
- We offer gold restorations per patient request.
Dr. Rounds will provide you with the restoration and material that best suits your smile.
The Process of Placing a Dental Crown or Bridge
Led by Dr. Rounds, our team begins preparing the tooth and reshaping the tooth to allow a stronger, more secure fit. Next, we use digital imaging to study your mouth's contours and observe your teeth and gums to create a customized crown or bridge.
After collecting this information, we send the images and details to a dental laboratory, where a specialist fabricates your final restoration.
In the meantime, we provide you with a temporary crown or bridge to wear until your final restoration is complete.
When your restoration is back from the lab, we securely bond it to your tooth so it stays in place and doesn't shift or slip. Finally, we polish the restoration so it looks and feels like it's always been a part of your natural smile.
Missing or Cracked Teeth? Try a Crown or Bridge in Lakeville!
Dr. Rounds will determine the best treatment for your unique oral health needs and aesthetic goals. Lake Marion Dental Care provides our patients with realistic and comfortable dental crowns and bridges in 55054.
Please feel free to contact our Lakeville dental office to schedule your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Placing a crown is one of the most common dental procedures dentists offer. After the dental crown procedure, the patient is provided with a temporary crown while we create your customized final restoration.
Temporary crowns can more easily dislodge than final crowns, so it’s essential to avoid certain foods to preserve the prosthesis.
Foods to Avoid with a Dental Crown
Our team at Lake Marion Dental Care recommends avoiding hard, sticky, or chewy foods, such as:
- Celery sticks
- Carrots
- Gum
- Caramel
- Ice
- Hard candy
- Taffy
- Nuts
- Popcorn
- Corn on the cob
Your dentist can also provide you with detailed instructions on diet, oral hygiene, and caring for your new dental crown.
Caring for Your Dental Crown
Caring for your dental crown is vital to maintaining its strength, appearance, and ability to function.
Here are some helpful tips for dental crown care:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
- Floss at least once daily.
- Rinse with mouthwash.
- Visit your dentist for routine exams and cleanings.
Are You Ready to Schedule an Appointment?
If you would like to schedule an exam or treatment at Lake Marion Dental, we invite you to call us at (952) 985-8885 or book an appointment online at your earliest availability.
We look forward to serving you with a smile!
Lake Marion Dental Care customizes and places dental crowns in Lakeville, MN.
Crowns are a versatile restoration that can:
- Repair a broken or cracked tooth
- Restore a decayed tooth
- Stabilize an irregular bite
- Conceal a discolored or misshapen tooth
- Strengthen a weak tooth
- Anchor a dental bridge
- Complete a dental implant
Dr. Noah Rounds can evaluate your smile and determine if a crown best suits your needs.
High-Strength, Aesthetic Crowns
We offer various options for crown materials, depending on a patient’s need and preference. Final crowns are made at a dental lab, but we make patients a temporary crown to wear until the final crown is ready.
With the advancements in dental materials, we use tooth-colored ceramic for most of the crowns we create for patients.
Zirconia is a very high-strength material used for crowns and is perhaps the most common.
Lithium disilicate (EMAX) offers enhanced translucence, which we use for more aesthetic cases.
We offer gold restorations per patient request.
There are also combinations of these we can tailor to each patient’s specific needs.
Do You Need a Crown in Lakeville, MN?
Crowns can solve several dental concerns and improve your smile’s health and appearance.
If you are interested in learning more about our dental crowns, please don’t hesitate to give us a call today. We can also schedule your appointment for you at your earliest convenience.
Dental crowns are an excellent solution to various dental concerns. These tooth-shaped caps fit over a tooth, restoring its strength, function, and appearance.
At Lake Marion Dental Care, we create and place crowns of the highest quality and tailor each restoration to meet patients' specific needs.
Treatment Costs Vary Per Patient
The cost of a dental crown procedure varies depending on the preparation required, location of the tooth, and material used. For instance, porcelain crowns generally cost more than metal crowns.
In some cases, we must build up a patient's tooth to protect its integrity before placing a dental crown. Other times, a dentist may need to perform gum surgery for more successful results.
If a root canal is necessary, the overall cost of the procedure can increase.
For specific details regarding the cost of treatment, please contact us for assistance.
Estimated Cost of Dental Crowns
Here's an estimated price range of dental crowns per tooth, according to a Costhelper estimation.
- Gold crowns: $600–$2,500
- All-porcelain crowns: $800–$3,000
- Zirconia and E-max: $800–$3,000
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns: $500–$1,500
The cost can be less expensive for patients with dental insurance.
Please give us a call to learn more about procedure costs, your insurance coverage, and other financial information.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Noah Rounds
Dentist
Dr. Noah Rounds is the owner and sole practitioner at Lake Marion Dental Care in Lakeville, MN. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Dr. Rounds has been practicing dentistry since 2005 and purchased Lake Marion Dental Care in October of 2020. He enjoys many aspects of general dentistry, but he particularly enjoys helping people and improving patients’ smiles. Quality patient care and long-term dental health are key values ...