Restore Damaged or Missing Teeth with Dental Crowns & Bridges in Scottsdale, AZ
Protect weakened teeth, replace missing teeth, and enjoy a natural-looking smile with custom crowns and bridges from Smile Arizona Dentistry.
Visit Smile Arizona Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ
Smile Arizona Dentistry
- 7327 E. Thomas Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- (480) 994-5225
- info@smilearizonadentistry.com
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Office Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Located on East Thomas Road near Loop 101, our Scottsdale office is easily accessible from Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and nearby communities. Its convenient location provides straightforward access from major surrounding areas.
Personalized Solutions for a Stronger, Complete Smile
A damaged or missing tooth can make eating uncomfortable and affect how you feel about your smile. Smile Arizona Dentistry provides custom dental crowns and bridges in Scottsdale to protect weakened teeth, replace missing teeth, and improve comfortable chewing.
Crowns and bridges may help restore your bite, close gaps, prevent nearby teeth from shifting, and create a natural-looking result. Led by Dr. Beth Vander Schaaf, our dental team has served Scottsdale and nearby communities since 1993. Same-day crowns are also available for many qualifying cases.
Do You Need a
Dental Crown or a
Dental Bridge?
Crowns and bridges serve different purposes, although both are designed to restore your smile.
You may need a dental crown if:
- You have a cracked, broken, or severely worn tooth
- A tooth has a large filling and needs additional support
- A tooth has been weakened by significant decay
- You have undergone root canal treatment
- A dental implant needs its final restoration
- The shape or appearance of a tooth needs to be restored
You may need a dental bridge if:
- You are missing one or more teeth
- The teeth beside the gap are healthy enough to support a bridge
- You want a fixed alternative to a removable partial denture
- Missing teeth are affecting your bite, speech, or chewing ability
When Should You Consider a Crown or Bridge?
Symptoms do not always mean you need a crown or bridge, but you should schedule a dental evaluation if you experience:
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Ongoing tooth sensitivity
- A cracked, chipped, broken, or severely worn tooth
- A loose or missing tooth
- A damaged or loose restoration
- Swelling or tenderness around a tooth
- Food repeatedly becoming trapped in a gap
- Difficulty chewing because of damaged or missing teeth
- Changes in the way your teeth come together
- A tooth that needs protection after root canal treatment
Some dental concerns may have more than one treatment option. Our dentist will explain whether a crown, bridge, implant, filling, veneer, or another restoration would provide the best result while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
Explore Our Crown and Bridge Options
The appropriate restoration depends on the condition and location of your teeth, your bite, appearance preferences, and treatment goals. Our team will explain which options may be suitable after examining your smile.
Choosing the Appropriate Restoration
Not every crown material or bridge design is appropriate for every patient. We will evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, and treatment goals before recommending suitable options.
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Same-Day Dental Crowns in Scottsdale
Using digital scanning and CAD/CAM technology, Smile Arizona Dentistry can design, create, and place a custom crown in one appointment for many patients. We carefully check the crown’s shape, color, fit, and bite before securing it in place.
Benefits of same-day crowns may include:
- No traditional putty impressions
- No temporary crown in many cases
- No second placement appointment
- Precise digital design
- Faster restoration of the damaged tooth
Complex cases or certain materials may require a lab-made crown. We will recommend the most appropriate option during your consultation.
What to Expect During Crown or Bridge Treatment
Although the details vary, crown and bridge treatment generally follows these steps:
1. Examination and Treatment Planning
We examine the affected tooth or missing-tooth area and may take digital X-rays to evaluate the teeth, roots, gums, supporting bone, and bite.
2. Tooth Preparation
For a crown, damaged or decayed material is removed before the tooth is shaped to support the restoration. For a traditional bridge, the teeth beside the gap are prepared to support the replacement tooth or teeth. The treatment area is numbed for comfort.
3. Digital Scan or Impression
Detailed measurements are captured to create a crown or bridge that fits your teeth and bite.
4. Restoration Creation
Many qualifying crowns can be created and placed during the same appointment. A laboratory-made crown or bridge may require a temporary restoration while the final one is produced.
5. Final Placement
We check the restoration’s fit, appearance, and bite before securing it. If you receive a bridge, we will also explain how to clean around and beneath the replacement tooth.
The number of appointments depends on the restoration selected and the complexity of your treatment.
Meet the Dental Team Providing Your Crown and Bridge Care
Dr. Beth Vander Schaaf, DDS, leads the team at Smile Arizona Dentistry and has served Scottsdale and nearby communities since 1993. She takes time to understand each patient’s concerns, evaluate the affected teeth and bite, and explain suitable restorative options.
Our dental team coordinates each stage of crown and bridge treatment, from the initial examination and digital scan to placement and follow-up care. When another procedure - such as root canal treatment, dental implant placement, or sedation - is involved, care can be coordinated with the appropriate dentist based on your needs.
Why Choose Smile Arizona Dentistry for Crowns and Bridges in Scottsdale, AZ?
For more than 32 years, Smile Arizona Dentistry has provided personalized crown and bridge care using modern technology and natural-looking materials.
Patients choose our practice for:
- Dental care in Scottsdale since 1993
- Digital scanning for precise treatment planning
- Same-day dental crowns for many qualifying patients
- Custom restorations designed to complement surrounding teeth
- Multiple crown materials and bridge options
- Comfort-focused treatment with sedation options for appropriate patients
- Clear cost estimates and help reviewing insurance benefits
- Financing options and coordinated restorative care in one location
Our goal is to provide a crown or bridge that supports comfortable function, complements your smile, and helps protect your long-term oral health.
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Restore Your Smile with a Custom Crown or Bridge
A damaged or missing tooth does not have to limit your comfort or confidence. Schedule a consultation with Smile Arizona Dentistry to find the right crown or bridge for your needs.
Dental Crowns and Bridges FAQs
A crown covers and protects a damaged tooth, while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth using nearby teeth or dental implants for support.
A crown may be recommended if a damaged tooth can still be preserved. A bridge may be suitable if one or more teeth are missing. An examination will determine the right option for you.
It depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains. Fillings usually repair smaller areas of damage, while crowns provide more support when a tooth is significantly weakened.
Many patients qualify for a same-day crown using digital scanning and CAD/CAM technology. Complex cases and certain materials may require a lab-made crown and an additional appointment.
The area is numbed before treatment, so most patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure. Mild soreness or sensitivity may occur afterward.
Crowns and bridges often last 10 to 15 years or longer. Their lifespan depends on oral hygiene, bite pressure, restoration material, and regular dental care.
Use a floss threader, interdental brush, or water flosser to clean beneath the replacement tooth. Our team will show you the appropriate technique.
A loose restoration, cracks, persistent discomfort, trapped food, or changes in your bite may indicate that it needs attention. Schedule an examination if you notice these signs.
Many dental plans cover a portion of medically necessary crown and bridge treatment. Coverage varies, so our team will verify your benefits and explain your estimated costs before treatment.
Ready to Strengthen and Complete Your Smile?
Schedule an evaluation to discover whether a custom crown or bridge may be right for your damaged or missing tooth.