Crowns and Bridges

Living with cracked, broken, or missing teeth affects everything. You cover your mouth when you smile, can’t eat certain foods, and worry about your teeth getting worse.

We understand. At Affordable Dental East in Indianapolis, Dr. Erik Lund creates custom dental crowns and bridges that protect your oral health and help you chew comfortably again. We believe everyone deserves high-quality dental work, and we aren’t satisfied with the result until we know you’re satisfied.

Dental Crowns Protect Damaged Teeth

A dental crown surrounds a tooth to protect it from further damage. After performing an exam to understand your needs, Dr. Lund might recommend a crown if you have:

• A cavity that takes up too much of the tooth for a filling
• A cracked or broken tooth that needs protection
• A worn tooth from grinding or clenching
• A discolored or poorly shaped tooth
• A tooth that's had root canal treatment
• A dental implant that needs a replacement tooth

A dental bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth. It uses crowns on the teeth next to the gap to support a replacement tooth in the middle. Bridges are perfect if you want to replace a missing tooth but prefer not to use dental implants.

Getting Your Crown or Bridge Step by Step

Once you agree that a crown or bridge is your best option, you can expect the following steps to take place over two visits to our Indianapolis dental office:

• Prepare the Tooth — We numb the area completely, then carefully shape the tooth to make room for your crown. For bridges, we prepare the supporting teeth on both sides of the gap.
• Take Impressions — Our digital scanner means no messy impressions, just accurate results for a perfect fit.
• Temporary Tooth — While a dental lab creates your final crown or bridge, we’ll place a temporary to protect the tooth.  
• Final Placement — When your restoration is ready in about two weeks, we remove the temporary and carefully fit your new crown or bridge. Dr. Lund checks the bite and makes adjustments to ensure a natural appearance and perfect fit.

At Affordable Dental East, we want to make it easy to get the quality care you need. We accept most dental insurances and offer financing and payment plans to make the cost of dentistry more affordable—it's in our name. Just tell us what you need, and we’ll do everything to help you.

If you need more information, call Affordable Dental East at (317) 899-1100 to schedule an appointment. We'll examine your teeth, explain your choices, and create a treatment plan for your needs and budget.

We proudly serve patients throughout Indianapolis, Arlington Woods, and the Far Eastside, IN. Your restored smile is waiting.