Regain Confidence in Your Smile with a Dental Crown
Your smile is one of the first things people notice, and when a tooth is damaged, weakened, or visibly imperfect, it can affect more than just your oral health, it can impact your self-esteem.
A dental crown can restore both function and appearance, giving you the confidence to smile freely again.
Crowns are used in several scenarios, including:
- Restoring a broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
- Covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of tooth left.
- Protecting a weak tooth from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.
- Holding a dental bridge in place.
- Covering misshapen or severely discolored teeth.
- Covering a dental implant.
- Cosmetic modification.
Beyond just aesthetics, a crown provides PROTECTION, STRENGTH, and LONGEVITY to compromised teeth, preventing further damage and ensuring a healthy, lasting smile. No matter the reason for your restoration, a well-crafted dental crown can help you feel like yourself again.
From Preparation to Placement What to Expect During Your Dental Crown Procedure
- Consultation and Planning: During your initial visit, we conduct a thorough examination, which may include X-rays, to determine if a crown is suitable for your dental needs.
- Tooth Preparation: The tooth is reshaped to make room for the crown. If additional tooth structure is needed to support the crown, a filling material may be used to build up the tooth.
- Digital Scan and Crown Fabrication: A digital scan of the tooth is taken to create a custom crown. We ensure the crown matches the shape, color, and bite of your natural teeth.
- Temporary Crown: While your permanent crown is being made, a temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth.
- Crown Fitting: Once your crown is ready, we schedule a fitting. The temporary crown is removed, and the new crown is adjusted as needed for a perfect fit and bite.
- Cementing the Crown: When the fit is verified, the crown is cemented onto your tooth, fully encasing the visible portion of the tooth above the gum line.