Dental Crowns and Bridges in Kanata
Restore Damaged Teeth and Rebuild Your Smile
A damaged, weakened, heavily filled, or missing tooth can affect your comfort, chewing, and confidence. At Silver 7 Dental,
we provide custom dental crowns and bridges to help restore function and create a natural-looking smile. Our dental team
carefully evaluates your teeth, gums, bite, and goals before recommending treatment.
If you are looking for dental crowns in Kanata, our welcoming team is pleased to serve patients from Kanata, Stittsville, and
surrounding Ottawa communities.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that covers and protects the visible portion of a tooth. It can reinforce remaining
tooth structure, restore shape and function, and improve appearance when appropriate. Crown materials vary, and the best
option depends on the tooth’s location, bite forces, appearance, remaining structure, and other clinical factors.
When Might a Dental Crown Be Recommended?
• A tooth has a large filling with limited healthy structure remaining.
• A tooth is cracked, fractured, worn, or weakened.
• A tooth has received root canal treatment and needs additional protection.
• A tooth’s shape, colour, or appearance needs improvement when a crown is clinically appropriate.
• A dental implant requires its final crown restoration.
• A crown is required as part of a traditional dental bridge.
A crown is not automatically the best treatment for every damaged tooth. After an examination and appropriate X-rays, your
dentist may discuss a filling, onlay, veneer, crown, extraction, or another option.
The Dental Crown Process
1. Examination and treatment planning. We assess the tooth, surrounding gums, bite, and relevant X-rays. We explain the
diagnosis, suitable alternatives, expected outcome, and costs.
2. Tooth preparation. The tooth is carefully shaped so the crown can fit securely. Local anesthetic is used when appropriate
for comfort.
3. Digital scan or impression. Accurate records are taken to create a crown designed for your tooth and bite.
4. Temporary crown. When required, a temporary restoration protects the tooth while the final crown is being made.
5. Final placement. We check the crown’s fit, bite, contacts, and appearance before securely cementing it.
Potential Benefits of a Crown
• Protects and reinforces a weakened tooth.
• Restores tooth shape and comfortable chewing.
• Can improve appearance when an aesthetic crown is suitable.
• May help preserve a natural tooth that can be predictably restored.
• Can provide durable function with good home care and regular dental visits.
Caring for Your Dental Crown
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth every day. Attend regular dental examinations and
hygiene visits. Avoid chewing ice or very hard objects. If you clench or grind, ask whether a night guard may help protect
your teeth and restorations. Contact the clinic if your crown becomes loose, your bite feels unusual, or you develop pain or
swelling.
Request a Dental Crown Assessment
Do you have a broken, heavily filled, or weakened tooth? Contact Silver 7 Dental to request an assessment and learn
whether a crown may be appropriate for you.
Replacing a Missing Tooth with a Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth in an appropriate space. A traditional bridge
uses crowns on neighbouring teeth to support an artificial replacement tooth. Other designs may be considered in selected
cases.
A bridge may help restore chewing and appearance, but it is not the only option. Depending on your oral health and
preferences, your dentist may also discuss a dental implant or removable partial denture. The supporting teeth, gums, bite,
hygiene, available space, costs, and treatment goals all influence the recommendation.
Potential Benefits of a Dental Bridge
• Provides a fixed option for replacing a suitable missing tooth.
• Helps restore chewing function and smile appearance.
• Does not need to be removed for daily cleaning.
• May be considered when an implant is unsuitable or not preferred.
Caring for a Bridge
Brush twice daily and clean beneath the replacement tooth every day using a floss threader, interdental brush, or another aid
recommended by your dental team. Regular examinations and hygiene visits are important because the supporting teeth and
gums must remain healthy.