Dental Crowns & Bridges · Walnut Creek, CA

Dental Crowns & Bridges in Walnut Creek, CA

Restore damaged or missing teeth with custom-crafted crowns and bridges at Hearthwood Dental Care.

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The Basics

What You Need to Know

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What is a crown and build-up?

A crown is a custom cap that completely covers a damaged tooth. A build-up uses composite resin to replace missing tooth structure, creating a stable foundation for the crown.

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Why is this beneficial?

A crown fully restores structural integrity of a compromised tooth, protecting it from breaking, restoring chewing power, and preserving natural smile alignment.

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Will it hurt?

No. Local anesthesia completely numbs the area during preparation. The temporary crown phase may cause mild gum irritation or slight temperature sensitivity.

Why It Matters

Benefits of Treatment

Every treatment at Hearthwood Dental Care is designed to deliver lasting results, improve your oral health, and give you confidence in your smile.

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Fully protects a cracked or weakened tooth from further damage

Restores natural chewing force and bite alignment

Custom-made for precise fit, color, and shape match

Bridges replace one or more missing teeth without implants

Durable porcelain, ceramic, or metal material options

Long-lasting restoration with proper oral hygiene

The Process

Your Treatment, Step by Step

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Visit 1 — Preparation & Temporary

  • Area fully numbed with local anesthesia
  • Existing decay and old fillings removed
  • Core build-up added to rebuild missing tooth structure
  • Tooth shaped to create secure anchor space
  • Digital scan or mold captured for custom lab
  • Temporary crown fitted with temporary cement

45–90 min

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Visit 2 — Fitting & Bonding

  • Temporary crown gently removed, tooth cleaned
  • Custom permanent crown test-fitted
  • Margin seal, contact spaces, and color match evaluated
  • Permanent dental cement applied and crown bonded
  • Carbon paper used to check jaw alignment

30–60 min

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Home Care

  • Avoid chewy or sticky foods for first 24 hours
  • Floss gently, pulling to the side rather than upward
  • Mild sensitivity for 2 weeks to 2 months is normal
  • Contact office if bite feels uneven or high

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Crowns are designed for long-term durability, but their ultimate lifespan depends entirely on how well they are maintained.

A crown caps a single tooth. A bridge uses two crowns on adjacent teeth with a false tooth (pontic) suspended between them to replace a missing tooth.

Yes. A permanent crown is essential after a root canal to protect the treated tooth from fracturing.

Yes, once the permanent crown is bonded. Avoid extremely hard foods like ice or hard candy to prolong the crown’s lifespan.

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