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A crown caps a damaged tooth entirely when a filling alone can't hold it together. Where a crown saves a struggling tooth, a bridge fills the space left by one that's already gone, using neighbors as anchors. Both are custom-made to match your bite and the shade of surrounding teeth.
Some offices can design and mill a crown in a single visit using in-office equipment, cutting the traditional two-visit process down. A bridge case usually needs a few appointments given the precision required for both anchor teeth and the gap.
Treatment order matters here — a crown placed over an unresolved cavity or unhealthy gumline won't hold up as well long-term. Getting the foundation healthy first is what makes the final crown or bridge actually last.
Select offices design and mill a crown in one visit with in-office CAD/CAM equipment. We'll tell you upfront whether the office you're matched with offers same-day milling.
Zirconia and porcelain prioritize appearance; metal prioritizes durability for back molars. Your provider will recommend a material rather than leaving you to guess between options.
Digital scans capture your exact bite so the restoration fits without adjustment. A poorly fitted crown causes bite problems down the line, which is why the scan step isn't skipped.
A non-surgical route for replacing missing teeth when anchor teeth are strong enough. Not every case is a fit for a bridge, and that gets flagged honestly at the consult.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
Combines metal strength with a porcelain surface for a natural look.
Metal-free crowns that mimic natural tooth translucency for front-tooth restorations.
Cuts the traditional two-visit crown process down significantly where available.
The standard non-implant option for replacing one or more missing teeth in a row.
Alternative designs for cases with only one available anchor tooth or a more conservative approach.
Loose, cracked, or worn restorations are re-cemented or replaced as needed.
You describe what's going on in a minute or two; no automated menu to fight through first.
Based on your case and location in St. Matthews, SC, we find a provider with room on the schedule soon.
You get a clear explanation of the treatment plan and its cost before any work begins.
Treatment proceeds on the agreed plan, with aftercare instructions and a follow-up if the case calls for one.
"Explained every step and the cost before doing anything. First visit that didn't feel rushed."
"Price on the phone matched the invoice exactly. No surprise charges at all."
"No upsells, no pressure. Just the treatment I needed at the price I was told upfront."
Lifespan depends on material and bite habits, but a decade or more is typical.
Same-day milling is available at select offices, skipping the usual temporary-crown wait.
A crown caps a single damaged tooth; a bridge replaces missing teeth using neighboring anchors.
Yes, traditional bridges rely on the teeth next to the gap being strong enough to support crowns.
Shade and shape are matched to your surrounding teeth during fabrication.
Cost depends on material and whether one or several teeth are involved, quoted before treatment.
We keep a live list of specialists across St. Matthews and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby, open provider is already in our network.
Every provider in our SC network carries an active, checked license.
A short call is all it takes to get this on the calendar this week.
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