Crowns & Bridges in Waterloo
Strong, Natural-Looking Restorations

Protect weakened teeth and replace missing teeth with custom ceramics that blend beautifully with your smile.

what is Crowns & Bridges

When teeth are cracked, heavily filled, worn, or root-canal treated, a dental crown can restore shape, strength, and appearance. When one or more teeth are missing, a bridge replaces them by anchoring to neighbouring teeth or implants, offering a fixed alternative to removable dentures. At Northbridge Dental, we focus on conservative preparation, precise bite (occlusion), and a shade that matches your natural teeth. Materials range from monolithic zirconia for high strength to layered ceramics for lifelike translucency. After your assessment, we’ll present options, timelines, and costs in a clear treatment plan so you can choose confidently.

When Crowns Are Recommended

  • Large/fractured fillings or deep structural cracks
  • Protection after root canal treatment (especially molars)
  • Restoring worn or short teeth (grinding/clenching)
  • Cosmetic improvements for misshapen or severely discoloured teeth
  • One missing tooth with healthy abutment teeth on both sides
  • Multiple adjacent gaps (case-dependent)
  • Fixed option when implants aren’t desired or suitable
  • Zirconia: high strength; ideal for molars and grinders
  • Layered porcelain/ceramics: premium aesthetics for front teeth
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM): versatile legacy option (case-by-case)
  • Shade & shape: we use photos/shade guides and communicate with the lab to match translucency and contour
  • Exam & planning: photos, X-rays if clinically indicated, shade selection
  • Tooth preparation: conservative reduction to make space for the crown
  • Impressions/scans: digital or traditional; temporary crown placed
  • Lab fabrication: custom crown created to your shade and bite
  • Fit & cement: check contacts/occlusion; polish; cement with instructions
  • Assessment: confirm abutment tooth health and bite forces
  • Preparation: shape abutment teeth (or use implants if implant-supported)
  • Impression/scan & temporary bridge
  • Lab fabrication
  • Fit, occlusion checks & cementation
  • Home-care review: cleaning under pontics with floss threaders/interdental brushes
  • Brush/floss daily (threaders or superfloss under bridges)
  • Nightguard if you clench/grind
  • Avoid biting very hard items (ice, hard candies)
  • Regular hygiene visits and bite checks prolong lifespan
  • Abutment teeth must be healthy and well-supported
  • Bridges link teeth: if one abutment fails, the restoration can be compromised
  • Crowns don’t “whiten” — complete whitening first, then match crown shade
  • Sensitivity can occur initially; usually resolves with time/adjustments

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FAQ’S

With good home care and regular hygiene visits, many crowns last 10–15+ years.
Yes—shade, translucency and contour are customized to blend with nearby teeth.
Frequently on back teeth to reduce fracture risk; we’ll review your case.
Depends on your bone/teeth, timeline and goals. We’ll compare pros/cons and costs.
Minor adjustments are common at delivery and are quick to do.
Keep it safe and call us; we’ll re-cement it.
They don’t whiten—plan whitening beforehand; maintain with regular cleans.
We use local anesthesia and gentle techniques; any post-visit tenderness is usually mild.
Use floss threaders/superfloss or interdental brushes each day.
Yes—see our Sedation Dentistry page for options.