Crowns cover & support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth structure left, or over a root canal treated tooth, or protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore one that is already broken or leaking. A crown can make your tooth stronger & improve its appearance.

There are several types of crowns, including porcelain, ceramic, and gold. The material used can be selected based on matching the color of your teeth or functional stability. Our primary concern is keeping your smile bright & healthy, so ask your doctor which type is right for you.

Getting a crown takes two steps: First, we prepare the tooth by taking x-rays & pictures to check the surrounding bone & tissue & filing down the tooth to make room for the crown. Then the crown is made & cemented into place.

It acts the same way as a tooth, so after your crowns are placed, you should treat it the same way as well. Continue to brush & floss regularly & see your dentist for regular checkups.

Dental implants are used as replacements for natural teeth. The implants themselves are artificial tooth roots anchored in the gum or jawbone, on which replacement teeth are permanently secured. Because implanted teeth are fixed in the mouth—rather than being removable, like dentures—they allow a return to the comfort & function of natural teeth. Increased chewing ability means you can enjoy more nutritious foods, contributing to your overall health & well-being. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life. They can improve your appearance, boost your self-confidence & allow you to speak with greater clarity.

Dental Implants are placed by a trusted surgeon that your doctor will refer you to for the procedure. 

Typically it takes about 4-6 months for your dental implant to heal and integrate into the surrounding jaw bone. This is when you will go back to see your dentist for a restoration over the implant, which is commonly a very quick, painless, and easy procedure to deliver your crown.

Bridges are custom oral appliances created by your dentist to replace missing teeth & restore your smile. Bridges are usually made to resemble your natural teeth, but can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, alloys or gold. There are several types of bridges that vary in stability, application & cost. Removable bridges can be removed for cleaning but are not as stable, fixed bridges are cemented to the natural teeth on either side of the missing tooth gap, & implant-supported bridges use an artificial metal tooth root to attach the bridge to the bone of your jaw. Your dentist can recommend which type of bridge is best for you.

We understand that some patients may have concerns about whether mercury amalgam (silver) fillings are hazardous to their health. At Fremont Family Smiles, we believe that the overall health & peace of mind of our patients always comes first. Accordingly, at our office we have elected to use new & advanced tooth fillings made of tooth-colored materials that contain no mercury called composite.

The major advantage of offering mercury-free tooth fillings is that we are able to offer you more subtle, flattering options for fillings. With these new materials, getting a filling no longer means your friends & family see a flash of metal when you smile or open your mouth. Our tooth-colored or white tooth fillings are essentially indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

While our biggest concern is the health & function of your teeth, we are proud to offer tooth filling options that do not affect the aesthetics of your smile.