Both our Dearborn Dentist & Brownstown Dental Clinic provide dental crowns and bridge consultations for patients. These procedures are extremely effective for restoring a tooth that has become infected, damaged, or has fallen out. We can complete these procedures in a way that looks natural while resolving oral health issues. This way, a patient can regain the functionality of their tooth without giving the appearance of any dental work.

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. We typically use a crown to restore a damaged tooth, but they can also use it to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can consist of three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal and all-ceramic. The location of the crown in the teeth will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth need to have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients may often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.

What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is a way to replace a missing tooth. At All Brite Dental, we provide clients with dental bridges if they want to replace a tooth without wearing dentures or undergoing surgery. The new tooth is held in place by two crowns. It looks natural and consists of a ceramic or porcelain material to match the surrounding teeth. As a cosmetic dentist, Zia Rafiq will make sure that the new tooth looks and feels amazing.

Before the Procedure

If you are getting dental crowns or a dental bridge for cosmetic reasons, we recommend that you whiten your teeth first. At All Brite Dental, we offer teeth whitening procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile quickly and easily. It is important to have this procedure done first because the material that crowns and bridges are made out of are both stain and bleach resistant. That means that if it is created to match yellow teeth, it will remain yellow even if you have your teeth whitened at a later date.

When you have the procedure done first, your new crown or bridge will be made to match your new brilliantly white teeth. When preparing for the procedure, we recommend that patients take a day off of work. If possible, you may want to take a couple of days off. It is normal for teeth to be somewhat sensitive, and it is easier if you don’t have to worry about meeting clients and keeping up with your busy schedule.

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The Process

Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges

When getting dental crowns and dental bridges installed, it is advisable that you work with a cosmetic dentist that knows how to complete the procedure in a way that looks natural. At All Brite Dental, we can do so while also working to keep our patients as comfortable as possible by using sedation dentistry. The process for both procedures is fairly similar. Before getting started, an impression is taken of the teeth so that the new crown or bridge can be created in a dental lab.
When placing a dental crown around a tooth, All Brite Dental starts by preparing the tooth. We will need to remove a portion of the enamel so that there is room for the new crown to surround the tooth without pushing other teeth out of place. Once complete, we will clean the tooth and secure a temporary crown to it using removable glue. Patients typically wear a temporary crown for around two weeks while waiting for a permanent one to be created in the lab. During this time, it is important to be careful with what you eat and how you brush your teeth since the temporary is designed to come off.

When the dental restoratives are complete, patients return to our office, so that we can remove the temporaries and bond the permanent ones to the tooth. For a dental crown, we will secure the cap around the tooth and complete it through dental bonding. With a bridge, a crown is placed on the two teeth that are surrounding the missing one. On top of the crown is a piece that looks like natural gums that will hold the new tooth in place. These two crowns serve as anchors for this synthetic “bridge” and makes a new tooth as durable as it can be. Patients depend on this procedure as a way to replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural and restores the functionality of the missing tooth.

After the Procedure

When getting dental Restoratives, your teeth will be somewhat sensitive after they have been prepared. This is why you need to wear a temporary crown while waiting for a permanent one to be created. We use sedation dentistry to ensure that you will not experience any discomfort during the procedure and after the fact you simply need to take some oral pain medication for a couple of days until you feel better.

The benefit of wearing a crown is that it surrounds and protects the tooth. This means that regardless of how damaged the tooth was, you can eat your favorite foods without fear of discomfort. A crown can restore the functionality of your mouth by making it easy to eat, drink and speak like normal. This is ideal for people that are suffering from severely sensitive teeth, have a cracked or chipped tooth or have undergone a root canal. Similarly, a bridge makes it possible to eat and speak like normal without worrying about your new tooth becoming loose or falling out. They are both ideal for people that have active lifestyles and don’t want to be constrained by their teeth.

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FAQs – Dental Crowns and Bridges

A dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. We typically use a crown to restore a damaged tooth, but they can also use it to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can consist of three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal and all-ceramic. The location of the crown in the teeth will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth need to have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients may often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.

A dental bridge is a way to replace a missing tooth. At All Brite Dental, we provide clients with dental bridges if they want to replace a tooth without wearing dentures or undergoing surgery. The new tooth is held in place by two crowns. It looks natural and consists of a ceramic or porcelain material to match the surrounding teeth. As a cosmetic dentist, Zia Rafiq will make sure that the new tooth looks and feels amazing.

When getting dental crowns and dental bridges installed, it is advisable that you work with a cosmetic dentist that knows how to complete the procedure in a way that looks natural. At All Brite Dental, we can do so while also working to keep our patients as comfortable as possible by using sedation dentistry. The process for both procedures is fairly similar. Before getting started, an impression is taken of the teeth so that the new crown or bridge can be created in a dental lab.

DEARBORN DENTAL CLINIC REVIEWS

  • Work on my teeth was what’s expected, excellent .

    Ederl Moore Avatar Ederl Moore
    July 28, 2024
  • Very friendly and super helpful!

    Casey Mcgill Avatar Casey Mcgill
    June 28, 2024
  • Best Dentist and staff ever. I travel 80 miles for my dental work because he is the he best. His assistants are great and I love the clerical support staff.

    Linda Bresette Avatar Linda Bresette
    March 28, 2024
  • Very friendly Dentist & Staff!

    Mike atGmail Avatar Mike atGmail
    June 28, 2024
  • Always great since day 1 of going here! Office staff is helpful and nice and the Dr is the best in the biz 🙂

    Liz Stevens Avatar Liz Stevens
    April 28, 2024
  • I just had my teeth cleaned At Albright dental got there at 10 o’clock. Everybody was ready For my appointment. The hygienist was great no problems Great place to go

    Ronald Kasperski Avatar Ronald Kasperski
    September 27, 2024
  • My mouth felt so clean and refreshed after my first cleaning. Everyone was very friendly and professional from the dentist, the hygienist, and front staff. I felt very comfortable from beginning to end. Thanks!

    Steven Bayne Avatar Steven Bayne
    May 28, 2024
  • Very happy with the friendly staff

    Robert Hernandez Avatar Robert Hernandez
    April 28, 2024
  • I have been with all Brite dental for years. They have the best service. I feel very comfortable and welcomed. All the staff are very friendly.

    Souha Jaber Avatar Souha Jaber
    April 28, 2024
  • Very professional from the receptionist ,hygienist and the doctor. Would recommend this facility to all my family and friends. The best experience I ever had from a dentist office.

    karen leflore Avatar karen leflore
    September 7, 2024

BROWNSTOWN DENTAL CLINIC REVIEWS

  • After faithfully staying with the same dental clinic since 1973 (!!) I needed and wanted to change. A friend fortunately referred me to All Brite Dental and Dr. Rafiq. Little did I know, after only one visit, I felt like I had known the staff and Dr. Rafiq for a very long time...when I got home the day of my first visit I thought about the experience and asked myself "is that what it's supposed to be like?". I can't say enough about how everyone was so personable, caring and attentive, like family that you actually love! And, knowledgeable and professional to boot!! ♥ ♥ ♥

    Madeline Miotto Avatar Madeline Miotto
    September 28, 2014
  • I've been coming here for 10 years. Dr.Rafiq is a knowledgeable and amiable dentist, with pleasant and professional staff. Good enough that I still drive here after i moved further away!

    Paula Redmond Avatar Paula Redmond
    August 28, 2024
  • No dentist nor dentist office staff will treat you better and make you feel part of the family. I've had veneers, crowns, fillings, to cleanings over the course of 4 years or so. 80% without a shot administered. Most being in and out under 20 minutes. You will not be disappointed.

    Keith Avatar Keith
    September 28, 2017
  • I have had nothing but great experiences here. It starts right when you walk in the door the secretary is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and just a pleasure to be around.The dental assistant was great explaining what she was doing. Finally the dentist took the time to explain everything to me. They also stayed late to fit me in for an emergency without even being a patient.

    Russ Milligan Avatar Russ Milligan
    September 28, 2017
  • The whole staff at All Brute is excellent. Dr. Rafiq is a great Dentist. Shannon is the best hygienist I have ever had. I highly recommend All Brite dental to anyone needing Dental care!!

    Robert Miller Avatar Robert Miller
    September 28, 2017
  • This is a great office! We switched from a corporate office and are very happy here. They are friendly and knowledgeable and very efficient. Love the family atmosphere.

    Erin Kortas Avatar Erin Kortas
    July 28, 2024
  • My husband and I have been going here for a while now. It has been nothing but pleasant experiences in this office. All the staff are very welcoming and take time to have genuine conversations with you. I always feel relaxed and the doctor's work is top notch. I have no complaints at all????

    Samantha Alexander Avatar Samantha Alexander
    September 28, 2017
  • Lovely place. The dentist worked quick and was very friendly.

    Andrew White Avatar Andrew White
    August 28, 2024
  • Katherine was amazing.. Informative,kind,caring and professional. Even tho they are booked a couple days out we feel it will be worth the wait. Thanks again Kathrine ????

    Romeo Valentino Avatar Romeo Valentino
    September 28, 2023
  • Great dentist

    U Con Avatar U Con
    September 28, 2021