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Dental Crowns and Bridges Pacifica CA

close up of dental crown pacifica ca At Cabrillo Family Dental Care, our goal is to help you have a healthy and beautiful smile for a lifetime. Sometimes this means you need to repair or replace a tooth to maintain your dental health.

If you’re living with missing or broken teeth, many things are impacted. Your teeth and mouth don’t feel comfortable, making it difficult to chew and eat the foods you love. You might also feel embarrassed about the appearance of your smile if there are gaps or broken teeth.

Our Pacifica dentists may recommend a tooth crown or dental bridge to restore your smile if this is the case for you.

What Is a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are an ideal restoration for a tooth that has more than half of its structure compromised by a fracture, crack, or decay. Some other situations where a crown is beneficial are:

To strengthen a tooth that’s had root canal treatment
As a replacement for an old lost or broken restoration
As a single tooth restoration for a dental implant

A dental crown completely covers your remaining tooth giving it strength and protecting your root so you can eat and chew with ease. Porcelain crowns are also customized to blend with your teeth so that you can enjoy the aesthetics of a beautiful smile again.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

Our dentists can ideally replace one or two missing adjacent teeth with a dental bridge. This appliance is fixed so you don’t ever remove it, and it anchors in place by attaching crowns to healthy teeth on either side. One or more artificial teeth fill in the space between and complete your smile.

We also make bridges out of ceramic porcelain, so the appliance complements your smile. If you’re dealing with the loss of multiple teeth, dental implants can also act as anchors for a dental bridge as well, providing excellent stability and support.

How Long Does It Take to Complete a Crown or Bridge?

older couple smiling outside | dental bridge pacifica ca The process for getting a crown or bridge is typically the same. It requires two dental appointments and about two to three weeks to completes. Here’s the process:

You’ll come to Cabrillo Family Dental Care for your first visit, where our dentists will prepare your tooth for its new restoration and make a temporary version for you to wear.
We send your crown or bridge to a dental lab, which handcrafts your porcelain restoration over the next few weeks.
When your restoration is ready, you'll return to Cabrillo Family Dental Care to have the bridge permanently placed and adjusted to fit your bite properly.

Implant-supported bridges take longer to complete as your implants need a few months to heal and integrate with your bone.

Don’t Live With Broken or Missing Teeth Any Longer

Give your dentists in Pacifica a call today at (650) 359-1646 to learn more about the solutions we offer to restore your smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are dental crowns?

Many people suffer from fractured, cracked, or missing teeth and failed fillings, tooth decay, and other problems affecting a tooth’s structural integrity. A dental crown is a cover that sits on top of a compromised tooth. Dental crowns help fix and support any weak and potentially painful teeth and are a great option for long-term protection, pain alleviation, and the restoration of the smile you’ve been missing.

In the case of a compromised tooth with damage to its structure, our dentists in Pacifica, CA, can treat and restore damage with the use of a dental crown.

Common Instances Where a Dental Crown May Be Necessary Include:

To cover a severely worn-down tooth
Treatment of a damaged tooth that has started decaying
If a tooth has undergone a root canal and needs strengthening
Restoration after a dental implant

Do You Need a Dental Crown?

If you have a troubled tooth and want to learn about your options, contact our dental office today.

Cabrillo Family Dental Care has been in business for over 60 years. We continually advance the education of our dentists and do our best to keep up to date on the latest dental practices and techniques, making our office an excellent option for dental crowns in Pacifica, CA.

What should I expect at my first dental visit?

Thank you for choosing Cabrillo Family Dental Care for your Pacifica, CA dentist office. We look forward to meeting you in person on your appointment day.

Our office is located at 669 Crespi Dr. #F, Pacifica, 94044. Contact us at (650) 359-1646 if you have any questions about your appointment.

We ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment, especially if it is your first time at our dental office.

This will give you time to fill out the necessary paperwork beforehand.

What Is an Appointment At Your Office Like?

When you first arrive, our friendly and professional staff will greet you and get you started. You will fill out any necessary paperwork before the appointment begins.

If it has been a while since you have been to the dentist, your first appointment will be an exam, during which time the dentist will inspect the health of your jaw, gums, teeth, and throat to find issues, if there are any.

If you are coming to us for a specific treatment, the dentist or dental assistant will bring you in to prepare you for your appointment. The dentist and support staff will finish making the necessary preparations. This includes getting the required tools and equipment ready, preparing the patient by making them comfortable in the chair, and helping them relax.

During your appointment, your dentist will constantly ensure your comfort and ease. We always place patient care at the top of our priorities.

Afterward, you will have time to ask questions and communicate with your dentist about your oral health moving forward.

Pacifica Dental Office Near You

Cabrillo Family Dental Care proudly serves the greater Pacifica, CA area, providing the highest quality dental care. We always put our patients first.

If you have already scheduled an appointment, we thank you for choosing us to be your dentist.
If you haven't yet, contact us today to schedule a time to come in for a dental exam and cleaning.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Ryan Henspetter

For more than ten years, Dr. Ryan Henspetter has practiced at Cabrillo Family Dental Care after receiving a post-graduate general residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto.

Dr. Henspetter is a California native that ...

Christopher Jen Kin DDS, ABOI/ID

Dr. Chris Jen Kin graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2005. Though originally from Los Angeles, he now considers the Bay Area his home.

Dr. Jen Kin’s expertise ...

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Featured Blog Posts - Dental Crowns and Bridges

July 9, 2025

The Crown Jewel of Restoration: Give Your Tooth a Second Chance

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Have you experienced a sharp crack when biting down on ice? A dull ache that won’t go away? It can be difficult to admit, but there comes a time when a dental crown is needed.

The benefits of dental crowns include:

Protecting severely damaged or cracked teeth from further deterioration
Restoring full chewing function and eliminating tooth pain
Strengthening teeth after root canal treatment
Providing natural-looking results that blend with your smile
Offering long-lasting protection for compromised tooth structure

At Cabrillo Family Dental Care, we transform damaged teeth into strong, beautiful parts of your smile ...

December 1, 2021

What Is a Dental Crown?

Man smiling after dental crowns in Pacifica, CA

A dental crown is a protective cover for a tooth that mimics the tooth's natural appearance. Dental crowns also function like natural teeth, allowing the patient to continue eating and drinking normally without discomfort.

What Are Dental Crowns For?

Typically when a patient has a tooth that has suffered damage from a cavity or physical trauma, dentists will use a filling to protect the exposed part of the tooth from bacteria and more damage.

When the tooth's structure has become too compromised to hold a filling, a crown is the next option ...

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