Crowns and Bridges in Kalaheo, HI

At Kalaheo Dental Group in Kalaheo, Hawaii, we promote preventive and general dental care to avoid many oral issues that require restoration or cosmetic enhancing. Even with diligent and meticulous dental hygiene, however, there are times when tooth repair or restoration is necessary.

If you need a little extra dental assistance, your cosmetic dentists in Kalaheo, near Poipu and Koloa, will use the very best in dental technology and materials to provide you with cosmetic dental restoration.

When Is a Dental Crown Necessary in Kalaheo, Hawaii?

We may recommend a crown for a tooth that is injured through accident, illness, or trauma. When a tooth is broken, fractured, or cracked—it may require more repair than a tooth-colored filling can provide. If a cavity is too big, the remaining tooth structure can be weakened and may fracture easily.

Our cosmetic dentists in Kalaheo, Hawaii, can help you retain your natural tooth by using a dental crown to protect and stabilize your natural tooth structure. A tooth crown is a dental cap that covers all the surfaces of your tooth, down to your root. Because the weakened part of your tooth is completely covered, you don't have to worry about stressing any weak points and causing further damage. This means you can continue enjoying your favorite foods, and your speech won't be impaired. Best of all, your dental crown is custom fabricated to blend in with your existing teeth, so no one will ever tell that you have had a dental restoration. 

At Kalaheo Dental Group, our cosmetic dentists can use porcelain or ceramic crowns instead of traditional metal-fused dental crowns. Traditional crowns often have the characteristic "gray" line at the gumline. Porcelain dental crowns won't have this tell-tale line, and they are bonded to your tooth with an adhesive that seals your tooth and prevents leakage or bacteria coming in. 

Dental crowns can take two dental visits to complete. During the first dental appointment, our cosmetic dentist in Kalaheo, near Poipu and Koloa, will prepare your tooth for the dental crown procedure and fit you with a temporary crown while the permanent dental restoration is fabricated. In a few weeks, you will be scheduled to return to have your dental crown fitted precisely to your tooth. Your dentist will ensure that your bite is aligned and your dental crown is secured. 

A dental bridge is recommended for patients who are missing one or more adjacent teeth. Dental bridges are dental prosthetics that use your neighboring teeth as support anchors for prosthetic teeth. Your Kalaheo dentist will be able to match the shade of your dental bridge to your natural teeth so that it complements your smile. 

If you are interested in permanent tooth replacements, we may recommend dental implants to help restore a missing tooth or to secure a dental bridge. Dental implants usually protect the integrity of your smile and offer a life-long solution to missing teeth and maintaining good oral health.

Caring for Your Dental Crown and Bridge

With proper care, our Kalaheo patients can expect to enjoy their crown or dental bridge for many years.

Maintenance for dental crowns is no different than caring for your existing teeth—brushing and flossing daily, regular dental check-ups, and dental exams are all vital for ensuring that your dental restorations remain beautiful and healthy.

Dental bridges may require a little more diligence since it's important to clean any food debris or particles that may get under them. Interproximal brushes are often used to help clean, they resemble toothpicks with a brush at one end. Without cleaning the food debris that can get caught, it can lead to tooth decay or infection. 

Our Kalaeho dental team will provide patients with good after-care instructions on how to maintain and care for your dental restorations. 

Want to Learn More about Your Dental Options?

Excellent cosmetic dentistry is not a one-size-fits-all service. There may be more than one procedure that could benefit your oral health and smile. Our Kalaeho dentists will go over all the options you have available to you and give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. 

If you have injured your tooth, please do not wait to call us. The longer you wait, the more extensive the damage can be! Contact the experienced dental team at Kalaheo Dental Group for dental assistance.