Dental Crowns & Bridges in North Tampa, FL

With proper maintenance and care, you can expect to enjoy your oral health investment for up to 25 to 30 years! Many variables affect how long your dental crown will last, which include a patient's oral hygiene and lifestyle.

How Can I Make Sure I Get Full Use of My Dental Crown? 

Dental crowns are beautiful and natural-looking tooth restorations, and if you have one, you're likely to be invested in extending the lifespan of your new dental prosthetic. An important step in ensuring that your dental crown stays in perfect condition is to brush and floss daily. During your oral hygiene routine, pay extra attention to the area surrounding the dental crown, including your gum line. While the tooth crown itself cannot suffer from tooth decay or infection, the tooth underneath the crown is vulnerable and needs to be protected. 

Do you clench or grind your teeth? Nothing will chip or break your dental crown quicker than sustained pressure over time. If you think you clench or grind your teeth at night, Dr. Roberto Bellegarrigue can custom fabricate a night-guard to wear while sleeping that protects your dental crown and surrounding teeth. 

Avoid chewing or biting on hard substances like hard candy, fingernails, ice, pens, or other dense material. These substances can damage your dental crown along with your natural teeth. 

Always come by to see us! Maintain your regular dental check-ups so we can keep an eye out on your crown and check for any signs of distress or wear-and-tear. 

Schedule Your Dental Check-Up Today

If it's been a while since your last dental visit, give North Tampa Dentistry a call today. We are here to help you maintain perfect oral health and to keep your dental crown healthy. Click here to contact our Tampa office. 

Black lines form around tooth crowns for various reasons. Some causes are merely cosmetic, but others may indicate a problem.

Your dentist in Tampa, FL, can assess your restoration to determine the reason for the black line and take measures to solve the issue.

Reasons for a Black Line Around Your Dental Crown

One possibility is that the crown is older or loosened, allowing bacteria to penetrate the tooth beneath. In other words, the treated tooth may have a cavity that requires intervention from your dentist.

Another likely cause is that the crown is not full ceramic porcelain. Hybrid tooth crowns may be porcelain fused to metal or other materials. Over time, the metal may show at the gumline. In this case, your dentist can talk to you about replacing the crown with a full porcelain option.

You may also have gum recession, exposing the metal portion of your tooth crown.

However, seeing your dentist is the only way to know why the black line is there.

Quality Porcelain Dental Crowns in North Tampa, FL

To learn more about our restorations or to address current dental crown issues, contact a dental team member to arrange a consultation with the dentist.

Don’t forget to ask a team member about our current specials, special discount dental plan, and third-party financing options.

In some cases, if the crown is not damaged, your North Tampa, FL, dentist can re-cement it over the tooth. However, if the crown is cracked or damaged, you may need to replace it.

If your crown falls off, we encourage you to keep it in a safe place until your dental visit. Keeping the treated tooth clean is essential to prevent complications like decay or infection.

Why Crowns Fall Off

There are many reasons you might lose your tooth crown. For example, if you bite directly into sticky taffy with your treated crown. Tooth decay beneath the crown and gum recession can also lead to tooth crown loss.

To promote tooth crown longevity, we recommend:

Visiting the dentist every six months for dental cleanings and thorough exams

Brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice daily and consistently before bed

Avoiding sticky candies and similarly textured foods

Dental Crowns in North Tampa, FL

If your crown has come off or loosened, it’s essential to contact our dental team right away to schedule a visit with the dentist. If the crown is not damaged, we can re-cement it. If not, we can discuss crown replacement.

Ask us about current specials, our special discount dental plan, and third-party financing options!

Having a missing tooth not only changes the way you look, but it can also change the shape of your jawline. A gap in your smile can cause surrounding teeth to shift towards the empty space, leading to bone deterioration and a change in your facial appearance.  

Restoring your missing tooth prevents dental issues and allows you to enjoy your favorite foods and speak with clarity. If you currently hide your smile because of a missing tooth, Dr. Belle can provide the dental procedures to restore your confidence and quality of life. 

Restoring a Missing Tooth 

At North Tampa Dentistry, our tooth replacement procedures include:

Full and partial dentures in Tampa are excellent tooth replacement options for many patients in Tampa, FL. Due to improvements in dental technology and materials, modern dentures are natural-looking and more comfortable than dentures made decades ago. 

Dental implants in Tampa are considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants replace the full tooth, including the root, which stimulates bone growth and prevents your teeth from shifting.  With proper care and maintenance, Carrollwood patients can enjoy their dental implants for a lifetime. 

Dental bridges are a perfect solution if you are missing one or multiple teeth. Bridges in Tampa utilize neighboring teeth to "bridge" the dental restoration in the gap. Many patients enjoy how natural-looking and comfortable this dental prosthetic is. 

Tooth Replacement in North Tampa, FL

If you are missing teeth, you don't have to settle for an incomplete smile. Contact North Tampa Dentistry at our Tampa dental office in 33618, where Dr. Bellegarrigue can restore your smile with expert care.

For those seeking dental implants in Tampa, FL, we provide solutions that will help you regain both function and confidence. Reach out to schedule your consultation today.