A crown covers and protects a tooth that is cracked, worn, or too damaged for a filling. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring to the teeth on either side. At Fleming Dental in Durham, both are crafted to look natural and to fit your bite precisely, so they feel like your own teeth and hold up for the long run.
HOW IT WORKS
We assess the tooth and your bite to plan a restoration that fits and functions well.
The tooth is shaped, and we take an impression so your crown or bridge is made to match.
You leave with a temporary restoration while the final one is crafted.
We fit, adjust, and bond the final crown or bridge, then check your bite so it feels right.
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance. A bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth, using crowns on the neighboring teeth to hold a replacement tooth in place. Both rebuild what has been lost and protect what remains.
A crown is often the right choice for a tooth that is cracked, heavily worn, previously root-canal-treated, or too broken down for a filling. A bridge is one way to replace a missing tooth and keep the others from shifting. We will walk you through the options and what each one means for your bite.
A crown or bridge is only as good as how it fits your bite. This is where Dr. Fleming’s focus on function matters. He plans each restoration around how your teeth meet, so it does not wear the opposing teeth or come loose over time. That is the difference between a restoration that lasts and one that fails.
Dr. Alex Fleming does the restorative work at Fleming Dental, from a single filling to full crown and bridge cases. With advanced training through the Pankey Institute, he plans every repair around how your teeth meet, so it is comfortable, functional, and built to last.
You will find a calm, unhurried visit and a clear explanation of what your tooth needs and why.
A crown or bridge rebuilds what is worn or missing and protects the rest of your bite. Let us take a look at your options.
📍1020 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
⏰ Monday to Wednesday 8:00a to 4:30p
⏰ Thursday 8:00a to 3:30p
⏰ Closed Friday to Sunday
Fleming Dental is an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice. We file insurance claims on your behalf as a courtesy, and we provide clear estimates before any treatment begins.
PATIENT STORIES
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“I am always pleased with my visits with Dr. Fleming. I recommend him.”
Karla Greene
Google Review · 5 Stars
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“I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Fleming.”
Mallory Horvath
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“Excellent care, exceptional staff!”
Lisa Miles
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ALSO IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Natural-looking, conservative repair for cavities and small cracks.
Precise, lasting repairs for teeth too worn for a filling but not needing a full crown.
