Rebuild Your Smile with Dental Crowns & Bridges

Missing or damaged teeth can affect how you speak, smile, and eat. Dental bridges and crowns in Lake Jackson, Texas, are an effective solution for compromised teeth. Expertly placed at Distinctive Dental Services, bridges and crowns rebuild your smile to restore much-needed functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. Rediscover your healthy, confident smile with high-quality restorations from Drs. Scott Elrod and Hillary Johnson.

What is a dental bridge?

A traditional dental bridge consists of dental crowns fused together to replace one or more missing teeth. Crowns are placed over the teeth on each side of the gap, and pontics or “placeholder teeth” fill the toothless space.

Many types of materials are used for a bridge, including porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal. After a thorough evaluation, our dentists will determine the material type that would be best for your dental bridge.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a customized cap worn over a tooth to rebuild its strength, shape, and beauty. Dental crowns are versatile restorations with several uses in dentistry.

Our dentists may recommend a crown to:

Restore a severely broken down tooth
Protect a weak tooth after a large cavity
Improve the appearance of a tooth that is discolored or misshapen
Replace a missing tooth with a bridge or implant
Reinforce your tooth after a root canal

Dental crowns can be created from several materials. Our dentists will choose the material that achieves optimal durability, aesthetics, and function.

How are bridges created?

Traditional bridges need two appointments to place. First, the dentist will inspect your teeth or mouth to determine if a bridge is the best restoration. If so, the support teeth are reshaped to accommodate dental crowns. Then, we’ll take precise scans of your teeth to ensure a customized restoration. Your bridgework takes a few weeks to place. Until it’s ready, the dentist will protect your prepped teeth with a temporary bridge.

Once your custom bridge arrives at our office, we’ll notify you to schedule an appointment for placement. During the visit, our dentist will fine-tune the fit to ensure it feels just right. Then, we’ll secure your bridge permanently to your teeth with durable adhesives.

At first, speaking and eating with your new bridge might feel a little weird—but don’t worry. With time and practice, your restoration will feel like a natural part of your smile.

Can dental crowns be placed in a single visit?

Traditionally, dental crowns need multiple appointments spanning several weeks. However, thanks to CEREC technology, your Lake Jackson dentist can design, fabricate, and place a crown in a single visit!

Our dentists proudly use CEREC CAD (Computer-Aided Design) technology to design your crown according to your tooth’s exact specifications. Then, our Primemill technology fabricates your crown in-office, allowing you to leave with a beautiful, permanent crown.

What are implant bridges?

A traditional bridge is anchored to the nearby natural teeth with dental crowns. In contrast, implant bridges are secured directly to the jawbone with titanium posts. The result is a strong, natural-looking set of teeth that doesn’t come out. An implant bridge is an excellent option for people who are missing multiple teeth and want a long-term, secure solution.

High-quality dental crowns and bridges in Lake Jackson, Texas!

Do you have a missing or damaged tooth? Reclaim your healthy, confident smile with dental crowns and bridges at Distinctive Dental Services. Call (979) 269-7177 and reserve your visit!

Scott Elrod, DDS

Scott Elrod, DDS, brings over 30 years of dental expertise to the Lake Jackson community. As a second-generation dentist, he founded Distinctive Dental Services (DDS) in 2001 to offer a unique and personal dental experience. He is certified in Nitrous and LASER technologies and holds additional certifications from CEREC, ICOI, and CIRP. He completed his dentistry at Marquette School of Dentistry in 1992. Dr. Elrod values building strong relationships with his patients and is passionate about educating them throughout their visits. He uses advanced tools like Axeos CBCT 3D Imaging to ensure effective and trustworthy care tailored to each individual’s needs, and he is focused on cosmetics and implant dentistry.

Hillary Johnson, DDS

Hillary Johnson, DDS, combines her passion for artistry and technology to impact patients’ lives meaningfully. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she was encouraged by her sister, a periodontist, to pursue dentistry. She earned her degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. With over six years of experience at DDS alongside Dr. Elrod, Dr. Johnson is certified in Nitrous and Level 1 sedation and is an Invisalign provider. A member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, she continually enhances her expertise through advanced training in CEREC, CBCT, and lasers, ensuring trustworthy and authoritative care.

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