A crown covers and strengthens a single damaged tooth, while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to surrounding teeth or implants. Dr. Rika will help you choose the best option based on your needs.
Experience a radiant smile transformation with our expertly crafted veneers and crowns. See how our advanced cosmetic dentistry can restore both confidence and function.
Our patient arrived with concerns about discoloration, worn enamel, and uneven spacing. The natural teeth lacked the brightness and uniformity they desired for their smile.
With our customized upper 10 veneers and crowns, we've achieved a beautiful, natural look that blends seamlessly with their facial features. The results speak for themselves—a bright, harmonious, and durable smile designed to last.
Dental crowns and bridges are both used to protect and cover a tooth that is damaged or irregular. They are used to restore and protect your teeth by covering imperfections and damaged teeth as well as preventing oral health issues from progressing. This allows patients to maintain a natural smile.
Dental crowns allow you to achieve a stronger smile that still looks natural, regardless of damaged teeth. They are typically made out of porcelain which looks identical to natural teeth. Because porcelain reflects light in much the same way your natural teeth do, it is next to impossible to tell the difference between your teeth and your crowns. Dental crowns are used to cover teeth with a variety of issues including teeth that are:
• Broken
• Contain large fillings
• Discolored
• Experience decay
• Misshapen
• Worn down
A dental crown is effectively a prosthetic that fits over a visible part of your tooth. This mimics the shape and size of your original tooth while strengthening and removing damage.
A dental bridge is different from a crown in that its purpose is not to cover a damaged tooth, but to bridge the gap of a missing tooth. It bridges together two crowns to replace missing teeth while also covering multiple teeth that have damage.
Depending on your unique situation, dental crowns or dental implants are placed on each side of the missing tooth with a replacement porcelain bridge to imitate an existing tooth. The dental bridge is so secure that these porcelain teeth will not be able to shift or slide and can be fully used as natural teeth.
These bridges look and feel natural because they are made out of porcelain which reflects light the same as a real tooth. They are strong enough to act as real teeth, and unlike dentures, they can be cleaned without having to remove them. They are also more affordable than implants.
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A crown covers and strengthens a single damaged tooth, while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to surrounding teeth or implants. Dr. Rika will help you choose the best option based on your needs.
With proper care, dental crowns and bridges can last 10–15 years or more. We use high-quality, natural-looking materials at our El Dorado Hills office to ensure strength and longevity.
Yes! Thanks to advanced CEREC® technology, Dr. Rika can often design, mill, and place a permanent crown in a single visit — no temporary crowns or second appointments needed.
Absolutely. We craft bridges to match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth. Most people won’t even notice the difference when you smile.
Not at all. We offer gentle, modern care with options like Solea® laser technology and same-day crowns to minimize discomfort. Most patients say the process is easier than they expected.