You know how a healthy smile can boost your confidence, but did you know it’s also crucial for your overall well-being? Dental crowns are the perfect solution to restore their strength and appearance if you have damaged or weakened teeth.
At A Dental Place, we use advanced technology, digital imaging, and top-quality materials to craft our dental crowns. This ensures a perfect fit that restores the strength and natural beauty of your teeth. Our personalized approach means every patient receives care tailored to their unique smile.
Find out when a dental crown might be right for you and how this restorative procedure can help preserve your smile and maintain long-term dental health.
When Do You Need a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap that covers the complete surface of an affected tooth to restore its size, shape, appearance, and structural integrity. You might wonder, ‘When would I need a dental crown?’
Your dentist might suggest one in a few situations, and at A Dental Place, we use cutting-edge imaging and precision techniques to ensure your crown fits perfectly and looks just like your natural teeth.
- Cracked or broken tooth. A crown is a good solution if you’ve got a cracked or broken tooth that a filling can’t fix. The protective cap covers the damaged tooth, restoring its shape, function, and chewing surface while keeping it safe from further damage.
- Badly decayed tooth. When a tooth is severely decayed, a filling may not restore its integrity. A dental crown provides a more durable solution to cover and protect the decayed tooth.
- After root canal treatment. Root canal treatments save a natural tooth by removing infected tissue inside the pulp chamber, which often leaves the tooth weak. A crown is typically placed over the treated tooth to provide additional strength and support and restore its full function.
- Large filling replacement. If a tooth has a large filling that is failing or causing cracks, you may need a crown as reinforcement to prevent the remaining tooth from breaking.
- To support a dental bridge. Dental crowns are also used to anchor a dental bridge. If you’re missing one or more teeth, a bridge can fill the gap by being supported by crowns on adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
- Dental implants. For those with missing teeth, a crown is placed on top of a dental implant to restore a natural-looking tooth structure.
How Do Dental Crowns Work?
Getting a dental crown at A Dental Place typically requires two visits, but our advanced digital scanning technology makes the process more comfortable and precise. During your visits, our skilled team takes extra care to ensure a perfect fit and natural look, so you leave with a smile that feels like new.
Your dentist examines the tooth and removes any decayed or damaged areas when you attend your first visit. Then, they’ll reshape the tooth by removing a small amount of enamel to fit the crown perfectly. After that, a temporary crown is placed to protect your tooth, while the permanent one is custom-made at an off-site lab.
At your second visit, your dentist will remove the temporary crown and carefully place the permanent one. They will ensure it fits perfectly and make necessary adjustments before securely cementing it. Once completed, your tooth will be restored to its full strength and natural appearance, functioning like new.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
If you are considering dental crowns to restore your smile, here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from the treatment:
- Durability. Crowns are made from strong materials like porcelain, metal, or both. This means you can expect them to last up to 15 years on average before you need a replacement.
- Natural appearance. We take detailed impressions of your teeth to ensure that your crowns are custom-made to match the color and shape of your natural smile.
- Protects and strengthens. Crowns are made from materials designed to protect weakened teeth and restore their function, making it easier to eat, chew, and speak comfortably. They also help lower the risk of future problems with the affected tooth.
Contact A Dental Place for High-Quality Dental Crowns
At A Dental Place, we partner in your oral health journey. With our focus on advanced technology, exceptional patient care, and a team of experienced professionals, we’re dedicated to providing dental crowns that offer unmatched comfort, quality, and aesthetics.
Whether you’re considering a dental crown, need routine care, or have questions about your oral health, schedule an appointment at A Dental Place and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier smile.
