Strength • Function • Natural Look
Dental Crowns & Bridges in San Antonio, Texas
Restore cracked, worn, or heavily filled teeth with lifelike crowns. Replace a missing tooth with a bridge that looks and chews like a natural tooth. Plans are designed around your bite, enamel, and smile goals.
What crowns and bridges do
A crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth to add strength and restore shape and color. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a floating tooth to neighboring crowns. Both options are color matched and shaped to your bite.
Strength
Supports teeth with large fillings, cracks, or after a root canal.
Stability
Bridges keep neighboring teeth from drifting into empty spaces.
Smile match
Shade, shape, and translucency tuned to your nearby teeth.
When crowns or bridges help
Cracked or weak tooth
Crown covers and stabilizes biting forces to reduce fracture risk.
Large failing filling
When little natural enamel remains, a crown restores form and strength.
After root canal
Back teeth often need a crown to protect against splits and leaks. See Root Canal Procedures.
Missing tooth
A bridge fills the space using the teeth on either side for support.
Worn or uneven edges
Crowns can rebuild height and improve chewing comfort.
Cosmetic finish
For teeth too damaged for veneers, crowns provide esthetics and durability.
Material choices
We recommend materials based on tooth location, bite forces, and esthetic goals.
All-ceramic (zirconia, lithium disilicate)
Strong, metal-free, and highly esthetic. Great for front teeth and many molar cases.
- Natural translucency and shade layering
- Good wear characteristics against opposing teeth
- Color matched to photos and shade tabs
Porcelain-fused-to-metal or high-noble alloys
Useful where space is limited or extra strength is needed. Often selected for certain molars.
- Proven long-term track record
- Can be a smart choice under heavy bite forces
- Shade matched to surrounding teeth
Bridge types: traditional 3-unit, cantilever (selected cases), Maryland/resin-bonded for minimal prep in the esthetic zone, and implant-supported bridges. We’ll map pros and cons at your consult.
Our process
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Exam and plan
Photos, digital X-rays, and a bite check. We review options, timing, and fees. If whitening or alignment is planned, we stage steps with Teeth Whitening or ClearCorrect Aligners first.
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Tooth preparation & temporary
Gentle numbing, conservative shaping, and a precise impression or scan. A well-fitting temporary protects your tooth and gums while the lab crafts your crown or bridge.
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Fit, shade, and cement
We confirm contacts and bite, check shade in natural light, and cement with isolation. You’ll leave with care tips and photos for your record.
Care and longevity
Simple habits keep your restoration healthy and bright.
Floss threaders & water flossers
Clean under bridge pontics and around crowns daily to protect gums.
Nightguard if you grind
Protects porcelain and natural enamel from clenching forces.
Professional polish
Hygiene visits use restoration-safe polish to maintain luster.
Cost and timing
You’ll receive a written estimate before we start. We can phase care to fit your calendar.
Visits
Crowns: usually 2 visits. Bridges: prep, try-in as needed, and seat.
What affects fees
Material choice, tooth location, number of units, need for core build-up, prior root canal, or implant abutments.
Comfort & scheduling
We offer gentle anesthesia options and clear timelines. Ask about payment pacing.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a crown and a veneer
A veneer covers the front surface for shape and color changes. A crown wraps the whole tooth for added strength when damage or decay is greater.
How long do crowns and bridges last
With good home care and checkups, many last for years. Nightguards help if you clench or grind.
Will my crown look natural
Yes. We match shade, translucency, and surface texture to nearby teeth and verify under different lighting.
Bridge or implant — which is better
Both can work well. Implants don’t involve neighboring teeth and preserve bone. Bridges can be faster when neighbors already need crowns. We review both with photos and X-rays. See Implants & Mini Implants.
Will treatment hurt
Visits are done with local anesthesia. Mild soreness is common around the gums and usually fades in a day or two.
Ready to restore your smile
Address: 13909 Nacogdoches Rd, Suite 113-A, San Antonio, TX 78217
Hours: Mon 9–5 • Tue–Fri 10–6 • Sat 9–12