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Crowns & Bridges in Ooltewah, TN
A crown or bridge restores a damaged or missing tooth, so chewing and smiling feel normal again. Dr. Bouz matches the color and shape to your natural teeth, so your results blend right in.
Already have a treatment plan from another dentist? We'll review it at no cost so you know it's the right one for you.
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Restoring Strength, One Tooth at a Time
Does your smile need some help to look and feel its best? We can help you get where you need to be. A crown repairs a damaged tooth and a bridge fills the gap left by a missing one, so your bite feels solid and your smile looks whole again.
A Natural Look and Feel
Dr. Bouz matches the color and shape of your crown or bridge to your natural teeth, so your restoration blends right in with the rest of your smile.
Built to Last
With good home care and regular checkups, a crown or bridge typically lasts many years, so you get a lasting fix, not a temporary one.
One Dentist, Start to Finish
Dr. Bouz handles most crown and bridge cases right here in the office, guiding your entire plan from your first exam to your final placement.
Financing & Insurance
Making It Work Financially
We accept most major insurance plans, so call or email to verify your coverage. For patients without insurance, Dental Prime Membership covers two annual exams, two cleanings, and routine X-rays for $375 a year, plus 15% off any restorative work. Financing through CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon is available for larger treatment costs.
It’s Important to Fix Broken Teeth or Replace Missing Ones
A damaged or missing tooth affects more than just how your smile looks. Left untreated, it can lead to further issues over time.
- A cracked or weakened tooth can wear down further and become harder to save
- Your bite can shift when a tooth is missing, throwing off how your teeth meet
- Neighboring teeth can drift out of place to fill an open gap
- Chewing can feel uneven or uncomfortable on the affected side
- A weakened tooth left without support is more likely to need more involved treatment later
Who Needs a Crown or Bridge?
Crowns and bridges are usually recommended when a tooth needs extra protection or a gap needs filling. Here’s when patients typically consider this treatment.
- A cracked or weakened tooth: From a large filling, everyday wear, or damage, a crown restores strength and protects the tooth from further harm.
- A missing tooth affecting your bite: A bridge fills the gap, keeping your bite balanced and your neighboring teeth in place.
- A tooth that’s worn down or failing: Especially one with a large filling that needs more support than a filling can give.
- Readiness for a fixed, permanent solution: You want something that stays in place day and night, not a removable option.
What’s Included in Your Treatment
Exam and consultation
Dr. Bouz examines the tooth or gap and explains what he sees and recommends in plain terms.
Numbing
He numbs the area and checks that you’re fully numb before he starts.
Preparation and impression
Dr. Bouz reshapes the tooth if needed, removes any damaged material, and takes a digital scan or impression.
Temporary restoration
Before you leave, he fits you with a temporary crown or bridge so you can chew and speak comfortably while a dental lab crafts your permanent restoration.
Final placement
About two to three weeks later, Dr. Bouz places your permanent crown or bridge, checks your bite, and adjusts it until it fits your mouth exactly.
Why Birch Tree
Why Patients Come Back
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Us in Ooltewah
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Just off the main corridor near McKee Foods Bakery and Southern Adventist University. Free parking right outside, and we're easy to find whether you're coming from Cambridge Square or the surrounding neighborhoods.
- Monday8AM - 5PM
- Tuesday8AM - 5PM
- Wednesday8AM - 5PM
- Thursday8AM - 5PM
- Friday8AM - 1PM*
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
*Every other Friday. Emergency line available outside business hours.
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Dr. Bouz sees patients of all ages, accepts most major insurance, and offers same-day emergency appointments. Give us a call.