Professional Porcelain Crowns and Bridges Juno Beach Do you have damaged, discolored, or missing teeth? Then you may want to consider dental crowns or bridges. While both dental crowns and bridges are strong, long - lasting, and effective restorations, each one can provide its own unique set of benefits to your smile. Dental Crowns A dental crown is a tooth - shaped cap that is placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. A dental crown may be recommended if you need to: Re place a large filling Protect a weak tooth Restore a fractured tooth Cover a discolored, poorly shaped, or badly positioned tooth Cover a dental implant Keep a dental bridge in place Enhance a tooth’s appearance Dental Bridges A dental bridge is one of the most effective ways to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. It consists of two or more crowns on both sides of the gap to act as anchors and then false teeth in between. As a result, a dental bridge literally bridges the gaps in your smile that are created by one or more missing teeth.