Strengthen damaged teeth and replace missing ones with custom dental crowns and bridges at Bite Club. Our Bucktown practice creates natural-looking restorations that restore your smile’s function and appearance, helping Chicago professionals and families eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Dental crowns protect and strengthen teeth that are too damaged for a simple filling. Think of a crown as a protective cap that covers your entire tooth, restoring its shape, size, and strength.
You might need a crown if you have a large cavity that’s weakened your tooth, a cracked or broken tooth, a tooth that’s had root canal therapy, or severe wear from grinding. Crowns also complete dental implants by serving as the visible tooth replacement. Our Bucktown dentists use high-quality materials that look natural and last for years with proper care.
Missing a tooth affects more than just your appearance. The gap can cause neighboring teeth to shift, create bite problems, and make eating difficult. Dental bridges literally bridge the gap by anchoring artificial teeth to the natural teeth on either side.
A traditional bridge consists of one or more replacement teeth (pontics) held in place by crowns on the adjacent teeth. The entire restoration is custom-made to match your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. Bridges restore your ability to chew properly, maintain your face shape, prevent remaining teeth from shifting, and give you back a complete smile. The process typically takes two visits, and most bridges last 10-15 years with good care.
We make getting crowns or bridges as convenient as possible. During your first visit, Dr. Huynh prepares the affected tooth by reshaping it to accommodate the crown. We take detailed impressions and photos to send to our dental lab, which creates your custom restoration. You’ll wear a temporary crown or bridge while the permanent one is being made.
At your second appointment, usually two weeks later, we remove the temporary restoration and check the fit and color of your permanent crown or bridge. Once you’re happy with how it looks and feels, we cement it permanently in place. We’ll give you care instructions to help your restoration last as long as possible. Most patients adjust to their new crown or bridge within a few days.
Different situations call for different crown materials. Porcelain crowns look most like natural teeth and work well for front teeth where appearance matters most. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns offer strength and reasonable aesthetics, making them suitable for back teeth. All-ceramic crowns provide excellent natural appearance and work well for patients with metal allergies.
Crowns and bridges are part of our comprehensive approach to oral health. Our Bucktown dental office offers a full range of general dentistry services designed to maintain your oral health for life. We focus on preventive care, early detection, and education to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy—reducing the need for extensive restorative work.
When teeth need more support than a filling can provide, crowns and bridges offer durable, long-term solutions. Our Bucktown dentists design custom restorations to restore both the function and appearance of your smile. Many emergency situations require crowns to protect weakened teeth. Explore our crowns and bridges options.
Transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry services at our Bucktown dental office. Beyond crowns and bridges, we offer a range of treatments to enhance the appearance of your teeth, using modern techniques and natural-looking materials for beautiful results. Many patients combine restorative and cosmetic treatments for a complete smile makeover.
We provide expert oral surgery services in Bucktown for teeth that require extraction or surgical intervention. Whether you need wisdom teeth removal, tooth extractions, or supportive procedures like bone grafting, our team prioritizes your comfort and recovery at every step.
Chronic jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing could be signs of a TMJ disorder. Our Bucktown dental office offers specialized TMJ treatments tailored to relieve your symptoms and restore comfortable jaw function. TMJ issues can affect your bite and may need to be addressed before crown or bridge placement.
Root canal therapy is a conservative way to save severely damaged or infected teeth, and at our Bucktown dental office, it’s gentler and more efficient than you might expect. Using modern techniques and microscope-enhanced precision, we remove infection, relieve pain, and restore your tooth’s strength. Most teeth that need root canals also need crowns for protection. Learn more about our root canal treatment services.
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is a modern orthodontics solution for straightening teeth, using advanced technology to gently move and align your teeth. At our Bucktown dental office, we create custom Invisalign treatment plans designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. Some patients choose to complete orthodontic treatment before getting crowns or bridges for the best aesthetic result.
Crowns and bridges are part of our comprehensive approach to oral health. Our Bucktown dental office offers a full range of general dentistry services designed to maintain your oral health for life. We focus on preventive care, early detection, and education to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy—reducing the need for extensive restorative work.
Composite restorations do more than just fill cavities—they restore your teeth to their natural appearance and function. Using high-quality, tooth-colored materials, our Bucktown dental office repairs damage while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. For smaller areas of damage, composite restorations offer a conservative alternative to crowns.
When teeth need more support than a filling can provide, crowns and bridges offer durable, long-term solutions. Our Bucktown dentists design custom restorations to restore both the function and appearance of your smile. Many emergency situations require crowns to protect weakened teeth. Explore our crowns and bridges options.
Transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry services at our Bucktown dental office. Beyond crowns and bridges, we offer a range of treatments to enhance the appearance of your teeth, using modern techniques and natural-looking materials for beautiful results. Many patients combine restorative and cosmetic treatments for a complete smile makeover.
We provide expert oral surgery services in Bucktown for teeth that require extraction or surgical intervention. Whether you need wisdom teeth removal, tooth extractions, or supportive procedures like bone grafting, our team prioritizes your comfort and recovery at every step.
Chronic jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing could be signs of a TMJ disorder. Our Bucktown dental office offers specialized TMJ treatments tailored to relieve your symptoms and restore comfortable jaw function. TMJ issues can affect your bite and may need to be addressed before crown or bridge placement.
Root canal therapy is a conservative way to save severely damaged or infected teeth, and at our Bucktown dental office, it’s gentler and more efficient than you might expect. Using modern techniques and microscope-enhanced precision, we remove infection, relieve pain, and restore your tooth’s strength. Most teeth that need root canals also need crowns for protection. Learn more about our root canal treatment services.
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is a modern orthodontics solution for straightening teeth, using advanced technology to gently move and align your teeth. At our Bucktown dental office, we create custom Invisalign treatment plans designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. Some patients choose to complete orthodontic treatment before getting crowns or bridges for the best aesthetic result.
With proper care, crowns typically last 10-15 years, and bridges can last 10-15 years or longer. Good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and avoiding habits like teeth grinding help maximize their lifespan.
Yes. We custom-make each restoration to match your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. Modern dental materials create results that blend seamlessly with your smile. Most people won't be able to tell you have a crown or bridge.
No. We numb the area completely before preparing your tooth. You might feel slight sensitivity after the anesthetic wears off, but most patients experience minimal discomfort. The temporary crown protects your tooth while your permanent one is being made.
Yes. Once your permanent restoration is in place and you've adjusted to it (usually a few days), you can eat normally. Crowns and bridges are designed to withstand normal chewing forces. We recommend avoiding very hard or sticky foods that could damage any dental work.
Crowns cover the entire tooth and are used when a tooth needs structural support. Veneers are thin shells that cover only the front surface of a tooth and are primarily cosmetic. If your tooth is damaged or weakened, a crown provides better protection.
Yes. Dental implants offer a permanent solution that doesn't require altering adjacent teeth. Partial dentures are a removable option. We'll discuss all alternatives during your consultation and help you choose the best solution for your situation and budget.