If you have a weak or damaged tooth, our dentists at Smiley Pearls may recommend a dental crown to restore your smile’s health, function, and aesthetics. Our versatile restorations provide oral health and cosmetic benefits, delivering long-lasting, incredibly natural-looking results. Visit our Sachse office to determine the best tooth restoration solution for your unique needs.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap we place on the visible portions of a tooth, restoring its health, form, and function. At Smiley Pearls, we offer best-in-line crown materials, including porcelain fused to metal (PFM), all ceramic, E-max, and zirconia. Our aesthetic restorations are made to closely match the color and texture of your natural teeth, delivering incredibly lifelike results.
Why Would You Need a Dental Crown?
There are many reasons why we may recommend a dental crown, including the following:
- To repair a tooth requiring a large filling with not much structure remaining
- To protect a weak tooth and prevent it from breaking
- To hold together the parts of a cracked or fractured tooth
- To cover and support a tooth after root canal therapy
- To repair a broken, severely worn down, or otherwise damaged tooth
- To restore one or more missing teeth by holding a dental bridge in place or covering a dental implant
- To close minor gaps between teeth
- To improve the color, size, shape, or appearance of not-so-perfect teeth
What Is the Dental Crown Procedure?
The dental crown procedure will depend on the type of crown material chosen. However, the typical process requires two office visits. During the first appointment, we will numb the area with a local anesthetic and remove some of the tooth structure to make room for the restoration. Next, we’ll take impressions or scans of the area that our dental lab will use to create your aesthetic crown. We’ll place a temporary crown to protect the prepared tooth as you wait.
During an upcoming appointment, we will evaluate your new permanent crown to ensure it provides the best fit, function, and match to your smile, and then we will cement it in place. We’ll make any adjustments needed for your comfort. Once in place, your new crown will look and function just like any of your natural teeth!
How Should You Care for a Dental Crown?
Caring for teeth with crowns requires the same meticulous oral hygiene practices as caring for natural teeth. These include regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing with an antimicrobial mouthwash. It’s also important to visit Smiley Pearls every six months for your routine dental exams and cleanings. Our team will treat any problem as it develops, ensuring your smile stays in tip-top shape.
Dental Crowns Near Me in Sachse, TX
If you are dealing with pain or difficulty chewing because of extensive tooth decay or damage, our dentists at Smiley Pearls want to help. We may recommend an aesthetic dental crown to restore your healthy, beautiful smile. We invite you to visit our family-friendly practice to experience restorative dentistry at its best.
Call our office at 469-729-8271 to schedule an appointment or request one online today. We look forward to caring for your smile.
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