Dental Crowns Near Me

We have resin, metal, porcelain, and ceramic dental crowns for your
tooth’s restoration. Dental crowns are used to cover damage to a tooth.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is fitted on top of a damaged
tooth to protect the tooth from further damage. A crown is only placed
after treatment of your underlying problem. If you have tooth decay,
your dentist will first address the problem before placing the
crown.

A dental crown can be used in these situations

• To protect a weak tooth

• To support a dental implant

• To support a dental bridge

• To restore a broken tooth

• To cover and support a tooth with a large filling

• To cover a discolored tooth

Dental crowns are usually done in two appointments even though
single-appointment procedures are also possible.

Dental crown placement in two appointments

The steps involved include;

• X-ray examination of the affected tooth

• Filling the outer layer of the tooth

• Creating an impression of the filled tooth and surrounding
  teeth

• Temporary crown placement

• Cementing the crown after a few weeks

Same-day procedure (one appointment)

With a same-day procedure;

• Your dentist takes digital images of your mouth and creates your
  crown in approximately an hour or 2.

• Once the crown is ready, your dentist fits it into
  place.

• Approximate waiting time is 4 hours.

Care for dental crowns

• Brush with care. We recommend brushing your teeth at least twice
  a day. Consider using toothpaste made for sensitive teeth especially if
  your natural teeth are sensitive to temperature changes.

• Floss daily to avoid plaque build-up between teeth.

• Avoid hard foods. While a metal crown can sustain hard biting and
  chewing, other types can’t. Chewing ice or hard foods might cause a
  crack on your crown.

• If you grind or clench your teeth at night, request a night
  guard.

Are you a candidate for dental crowns? Call us to find out.