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Dental crowns repair broken, decayed, or damaged teeth, while a bridge replaces one or more adjacent missing teeth.

Crowns and Bridges

When you live with damaged or missing teeth, it impacts several aspects of your life. Chewing and eating healthy foods might be difficult or even painful, while talking, smiling, or interacting with other people could make you feel self-conscious. You might also feel anxious about your compromised teeth impacting other aspects of your smile and oral health.

How Damaged or Missing Teeth Impact Your Smile

Because oral and overall health are so closely connected, living with missing or damaged teeth can cause significant issues, such as:

Shifting — Without a replacement tooth, neighboring teeth will begin to move into the open space left by a missing tooth.
Bite misalignment — When teeth shift, your bite moves out of proper alignment. This can cause difficulties chewing or problems with your jaw joint (TMJ).
Bone loss — Missing teeth that aren’t replaced could result in bone deterioration.
Infection — A tooth compromised or damaged by decay could infect surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns and bridges offer reliable solutions for repairing a compromised tooth or replacing missing teeth.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges?

Besides restoring your smile’s aesthetics, there are several other benefits crowns and bridges offer.

Restored Function

When you repair or replace a compromised tooth, you’ll be able to chew with ease and confidence again.

Confidence Boost

When the aesthetics of your smile are restored with a crown or bridge, you'll enjoy improved confidence.

Better Oral Health

Your oral health will improve with your newly restored smile, with teeth that are easy to brush and floss.

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Dr. Helen May

Dr. Helen May is a dedicated dental professional who brings warmth, expertise, and a passion for patient care to May Dentistry in North Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. May earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Dentistry after completing both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Miami.

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Dr. May began her dental career in 2015 and recently acquired May Dentistry in March 2025, continuing the legacy of quality care established since 1998. Her decision to ...

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When Do We Recommend Dental Crowns in North Palm Beach?

A crown fits snugly over the healthy remaining structure of your natural tooth, closely mimicking its shape, form, and shade. This preserves the integrity of your natural tooth and protects your root. The crown is designed to provide excellent chewing function, and Dr. May customizes it to match your teeth and blend flawlessly with your smile to deliver the aesthetics you want.

Dr. May might suggest a crown in these situations:

Restore deep decay or serious damage
Repair severe cracks or fractures
Top a single implant
Cover a misshapen or discolored tooth
Replace a large broken filling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of a dental crown?

Dental crowns in North Palm Beach are durable restorations designed to last many years, but their exact lifespan depends on several factors. On average, a well-made dental crown can last between 5 and 15 years, though many patients enjoy their crowns for 15 to 20 years with proper care and routine dental checkups.

Reliable Restorations for Your Smile

Dr. May uses high-quality materials and precise techniques to ensure your crown provides maximum longevity. The material of your crown significantly affects its durability—porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns typically last 5-15 years, while all-porcelain or all-ceramic crowns offer excellent aesthetics and can last 10-15 years. Gold crowns are exceptionally durable, sometimes lasting 20+ years.

Protecting Your Smile Investment

Your oral hygiene habits play a crucial role in the lifespan of your crown. Regular brushing, flossing, and professional teeth cleanings at our North Palm Beach dental office help prevent decay in the underlying tooth and maintain gum health around the crown.

Lifestyle factors also impact crown longevity. Habits such as teeth grinding, nail-biting, or using teeth as tools can significantly reduce your crown's lifespan. If you grind your teeth, Dr. May might recommend a nightguard to protect your natural teeth and dental work.

During your regular checkups, Dr. May will evaluate the condition of your crowns and address any issues before they become serious problems. With excellent care and regular dental visits, you can enjoy dental crowns for decades, making them a valuable investment in your oral health and smile.

Contact May Dentistry at (561) 844-8653 if it's time to schedule your next dental visit.

When Do You Need a Dental Bridge in North Palm Beach?

A bridge is a fixed restoration designed to replace one or more adjacent missing teeth. It’s also made of customized ceramic porcelain intended to blend seamlessly into your smile. Dental bridges rely on two crowns that anchor to healthy teeth and support one or more prosthetic teeth in between.

Contact May Dentistry

Are you living with compromised teeth? Take the next steps to learn more about repairing your teeth and restoring your smile, confidence, and oral health by contacting May Dentistry at (561) 844-8653.

Crowns and Bridges Technology

Digital Impressions

At May Dentistry, we've replaced traditional putty impressions with advanced digital scanning technology for a more comfortable and precise experience. Our handheld digital scanner captures thousands of images of your teeth and gums, creating a highly accurate 3-D model in minutes, without any more gagging or discomfort from conventional impression materials.

These digital impressions allow Dr. May to design custom restorations with exceptional precision, resulting in better-fitting crowns, bridges, and other dental appliances. The technology also reduces turnaround times, often eliminating the wait between appointments. Experience the difference of modern dentistry in North Palm Beach with our digital impression system, designed to enhance your comfort while delivering superior results for your smile.

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Dental Crowns in North Palm Beach Repair Damaged Teeth