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Crowns and Bridges

Living with damaged or missing teeth affects more than your smile. Cracked or broken teeth make eating painful. Missing teeth allow remaining teeth to shift, changing your bite and sometimes even your facial appearance. These problems can make speaking difficult, lower your confidence, and even affect your overall health.

Dr. Vazquez offers custom dental crowns and bridges using the highest quality materials from trusted dental labs. Her restorations look natural, feel comfortable, and function like your own teeth.

Dental Crowns Protect Damaged Teeth

A dental crown is a cap that covers your entire tooth from the gumline up. It restores the tooth's shape, size, strength, and appearance while protecting what remains underneath. Dr. Vazquez may recommend a crown to:

Protect a weak tooth from breaking
Restore a broken or severely worn tooth
Cover a tooth with a large filling
Hold a dental bridge in place
Cover misshapen or discolored teeth
Protect a tooth after root canal treatment
Cover a dental implant

After a thorough exam, Dr. Vazquez will discuss your needs and determine if a crown is right for you.

Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges

Your teeth withstand a lot of wear and tear, and sometimes it shows up in broken, decayed, or missing teeth. Fixing these issues sooner than later is always best for your long-term oral health and offers several benefits:

Improved Chewing

Crowns and bridges restore your ability to eat and chew comfortably and speak clearly. Replacing missing teeth or strengthening damaged ones helps you enjoy these simple actions without pain or difficulty.

Better Oral Health

Missing teeth allow remaining teeth to shift and move. Bridges fill these gaps to maintain proper spacing, while crowns protect weakened teeth from further damage and prevent additional dental problems.

Natural Appearance

We design crowns and bridges from materials that closely match the look of natural teeth. Dr. Vazquez ensures each restoration blends with your smile, looking so natural that others won't notice your dental work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does getting a dental crown hurt?

Getting a tooth crown with Dr. Vazquez is a straightforward, stress-free experience thanks to skill and decades of experience. However, we understand your concerns, so here’s some information to put your mind at rest.

The Dental Crown Process

First Visit: Tooth Preparation

We will completely numb the tooth before beginning any work.
You'll feel pressure but not pain during preparation.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available for anxious patients.

After this appointment, you may experience mild sensitivity to temperature changes or slight gum tenderness for a few days. These sensations are normal and typically resolve quickly with over-the-counter pain relievers.

Second Visit: Crown Placement

Placing the final crown usually requires minimal or no anesthesia.
Most patients describe this visit as quick and comfortable.

After final placement, there might be a brief adjustment period as you get used to the feel of your new crown, but most patients are surprised by how comfortable the process is.

Your Comfort Is Our Priority

Dr. Vazquez prioritizes your comfort through thorough numbing, gentle techniques, and digital imaging, which reduces the need for uncomfortable traditional impressions.

Do you have concerns about getting a crown? Call our Riverside office at (951) 683-0333 to discuss your situation and learn more about our painless crown procedure.

Dental Bridges Fill the Gap in Your Smile

A dental bridge fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth anchored to natural teeth by crowns on either side of the gap. Bridges are excellent for those who want a fixed replacement but may not be candidates for dental implants or prefer not to wait through the longer implant process.

From Consultation to Your New Smile

Getting a crown or bridge typically involves two visits:

First Visit — Dr. Vazquez removes a small amount of the tooth so the crown will fit properly, look natural, and blend with your smile. Using digital impressions (no more messy putty!), she captures a precise, 3-D model of your teeth to design your new restoration. We create a temporary crown or bridge to protect the teeth while the final version is made.
Second Visit — About two weeks later, Dr. Vazquez removes the temporary restoration and checks that your new crown or bridge fits perfectly. She makes sure that your bite feels comfortable before permanently cementing the final restoration in place.

Meet Our Dentist:

Dr. Norma Vazquez

Dr. Norma Vazquez brings global expertise to her practice, having begun her dental career in 1993 after graduating from the University of São Paulo in Brazil. Upon moving to the United States, she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University before working as an associate for several years and opening her practice in 2009.

For Dr. Vazquez, dentistry represents the perfect blend of science and art, allowing her to work with her hands and create meaningful, lasting results that positively impact patients' self-esteem. She treasures the relationships ...

Restore Your Smile and Confidence

Dr. Vazquez wants to make dental crowns affordable and accepts most PPO insurance. We also accept financing through CareCredit and Sunbit, and our team will happily show you how the process works.

If you're dealing with damaged or missing teeth, contact our Riverside Drive or Madison Street dental office to schedule a consultation. We proudly provide dental crowns in Riverside, CA, and serve patients from Jurupa Valley, Corona, Colton, and surrounding communities.

Crowns and Bridges Technology

Digital Impressions

Digital impression technology captures precise 3-D images of your teeth without messy, uncomfortable putty materials. This quick, comfortable process creates highly accurate digital models for crowns, bridges, veneers, and other restorations. Benefits include improved restoration fit, reduced gagging, no unpleasant taste, and faster turnaround times for your custom dental work, enhancing your overall treatment experience.

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