Dental Crowns and Bridges in Katy, TX | Dentality Family Dentistry

Dental Crowns

A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth entirely, restoring its shape and strength. We recommend one when a tooth is cracked, heavily decayed, worn down, or has just had root canal therapy and needs protection.

Crowns are matched to the shade of the surrounding teeth, so a well-made one is difficult to pick out.

While the permanent crown is made, you wear a temporary so the tooth stays protected and the bite stays stable. At the final visit we check fit, shade, and bite, and we do not cement the crown until those feel right.

A crown is also the usual next step after a root canal, or when a large filling has left too little tooth to hold. We will show you the X-ray if a filling would still be enough.

Built to Last

Custom-crafted for your bite and shade
Materials selected for durability under real chewing forces
Restores comfortable eating on that side of your mouth
Protects a weakened tooth so it does not split under chewing

Looking After a Crown or Bridge

Floss a crown the same way you floss a tooth, and slide the floss out sideways under a bridge instead of pulling it back up. That cleans the false tooth without catching. A water flosser helps, but it does not replace floss.

If the temporary crown comes off before the final visit, keep it and call us. The tooth can shift or get sensitive in a day or two. Do not use household glue. We will recement it or make a new temporary.

A Dentality dentist reviewing a 3D digital scan with a patient

Dental Bridges

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring replacements to the teeth on either side of the gap. It restores your bite, keeps the remaining teeth from drifting, and fills the space in your smile.

Where it's an option, we'll also discuss an implant, since implants preserve bone and don't require altering the neighbouring teeth. We'll lay out the trade-offs honestly.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do crowns and bridges last?

Commonly 10 to 15 years or more, sometimes considerably longer, depending on your bite and home care.

How many appointments does it take?

Typically two: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and one to fit the final restoration.

Crown, bridge or implant — which is right?

It depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains and the condition of the neighbouring teeth. We'll show you the imaging and explain why we're recommending one over another.