Dental crowns and bridges typically last 10 to 15 years but can last 20 years or more with excellent oral care. Their lifespan ultimately depends on your oral hygiene, diet, teeth grinding, and staying current on regular dental checkups. Good habits—like brushing, flossing, and avoiding hard foods—help extend their durability and performance.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
-
Cost
The total price of a crown or a bridge will depend on the extent and complexity of your needs and your type of insurance coverage. Crowns typically cost $1,416 – $1,495, but we will discuss the full amount in your consultation. You can also save on crowns and bridges when joining our Triple Crown Savings Program.
Office Fees -
Procedure Duration
For ideal results on dental crowns and bridges, two to three appointments spaced over several weeks are usually needed.
Schedule Today -
Pain Level
Our team makes your care convenient and relaxing, but we do offer IV sedation to ease any dental anxiety.
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Crowns and Bridges in Tampa, FL
Race Track Smiles will renew your smile and function with our durable dental crowns and bridges. Dental crowns and bridges are restorative solutions used to repair or replace damaged or missing teeth. A crown covers and strengthens a weakened tooth, while a bridge fills gaps by anchoring artificial teeth to adjacent natural ones or implants.
Both restore function, improve appearance, and support long-term oral health.
01.
First Steps of Dental Crowns and Bridges
In our initial consultation, we will assess your overall oral health and put together a personalized treatment plan.
If you proceed with a dental crown or bridge, your dentist will shape the targeted tooth to ensure the crown fits. For bridges, we prepare the adjacent teeth to best support the bridge.
Once we take impressions or scans, your custom crown or bridge is created. While your actual restoration is being completed, temporary crowns or bridges may be placed to keep your teeth safe.
02.
Finalizing Your Crown or Bridge and Aftercare
Once completed, your finalized crown or bridge will be fitted. We will check the comfort and accuracy of the fit and adjust if needed.
The permanent crown or bridge is then cemented in place. In addition to following aftercare instructions, you will return for several follow-up appointments to check the placement and function.
If you have any issues after your crown or bridge is placed or have questions, please reach out to our team.
FAQ
-
How long do dental crowns and bridges last?
-
What’s the difference between a crown and a bridge?
While both restorative options, crowns and bridges have different purposes:
- A dental crown is a cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance.
- A dental bridge replaces one or several missing teeth by securing an artificial tooth (or teeth) to the neighboring natural teeth or implants.
Crowns restore individual teeth, while bridges fill gaps left by missing ones.
-
How do I care for my crown or bridge?
To extend the longevity of your crown or bridge:
- Brush twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
- Use floss threaders or water flossers daily, especially around the bridge, for easier cleaning.
- Limit or avoid hard and sticky foods.
- Use a nightguard if teeth grinding is an issue.
- Visit us for ongoing checkups and cleanings.
Related Services
Dental Implants
Single and full-mouth dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone as tooth root replacements. These titanium posts fuse with the bone and act as a foundation for a crown, bridge, or other restoration.
Dental Implants
Dentures
Removable dentures, both full and partial, replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They restore the ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
Dentures