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

  • Best and Kind Service ever!

    Naeem Bhatti Avatar Naeem Bhatti
    June 28, 2024
  • Every visit to see Dr. Rafiq and his staff is a pleasant one. Absolutely the best dental firm!

    Martha Smoly Avatar Martha Smoly
    March 28, 2024
  • Michelle is the Best! Very caring , professional & compassionate for others. I really appreciate you of all my services

    Carmen Spencer Avatar Carmen Spencer
    September 14, 2024
  • I received my new crown today. Looks great and feels great. I love All Brite. Keep up the good work!

    Debra O'Connell Avatar Debra O'Connell
    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
  • Work on my teeth was what’s expected, excellent .

    Ederl Moore Avatar Ederl Moore
    July 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
  • Very friendly and super helpful!

    Casey Mcgill Avatar Casey Mcgill
    June 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
  • Wonderful & Friendly staff.

    Paris Fields Avatar Paris Fields
    August 28, 2024

BROWNSTOWN DENTAL CLINIC REVIEWS

  • Always enjoy going to All Brite Dental. Katherine always make you feel welcome and special and Shannon is the best hygenist. She is caring, understanding and concerned about her patients. Dr. Rafiq is so kind and always make you feel like you are in good hands. Wonderful experience every time!

    Debbi Marx Avatar Debbi Marx
    September 28, 2017
  • I have been coming here for a little over a year now and have had a great experience every time. The staff is friendly and professional and the procedures I have had done have been pain free. It feels like family in the office and you can't help but feel relaxed and welcomed by everyone there. I would recommend All Brite Dental to anyone in need of a dentist.

    Richard Smedley Avatar Richard Smedley
    September 28, 2013
  • The minute I walked into The All-Brite office I felt like family. As a staff member handed me a welcome gift, I was quickly escorted to a room. No wailting. Talked to the doctor about my evaluation, all with no hidden charges. As I begin to send this review, I receive a text reminding me about my appt. I have NEVER experienced such an amazing group of people. I am looking forward to my teeth cleaning experience.

    brenda roekle Avatar brenda roekle
    September 28, 2012
  • Excellent experience. I’ve been with All Brite over 10 years. Very professional, pain free, and family. Good folks. Highly recommended. GL

    Gary Longton Avatar Gary Longton
    June 28, 2024
  • Friendly, professional and fun staff! An outstanding experience!

    Kristin Everingham Avatar Kristin Everingham
    July 28, 2024
  • I had to find another dentist a few years back now, I was very concern about moving because I had been with my old dentist for over 20 years. To my wonderful surprise Dr Rafiq was so nice as well as very good . I felt comfortable from the beginning with her and the staff. Everyone is pleasant and very professional, I am truly happy with my decision to reach out to All Bright Dental.

    judy logsdon Avatar judy logsdon
    September 28, 2015
  • I’ve been a patient at All Brite for about 8 years now and I couldn’t be happier! The staff is always accommodating with schedule changes and helpful with any questions or concerns I may have. Dr. Rafiq is gentle and every experience I’ve had has always been painless. Sara is my DH and she is always so welcoming, I look forward to seeing her for each cleaning! I would recommend All Brite to everyone seeking a pleasant and painless dental experience.

    Lyndsay Dolsen Avatar Lyndsay Dolsen
    August 28, 2024
  • Accommodated my 2 children when we were late d/t train tracks for a later time but on the same date. My boys actually enjoy coming to get their teeth clean because the hygienists are so great as well as schedulers. Thank you!

    Andrea Carroll Avatar Andrea Carroll
    July 28, 2024
  • Awsome personality from staff, good job explaining procedures, and some pretty ladys????

    Mike Emery Avatar Mike Emery
    August 28, 2024
  • Great place and the people there really take good care of their patients.

    Franklin Onwenu Avatar Franklin Onwenu
    September 28, 2022