Crowns
For patients that are missing teeth, have had a prior root canal, or those who simply want to correct a chipped or cracked tooth’s appearance, a dental crown may be an ideal solution for you.
Your Perfect Smile
Dental crowns are crafted to match your smile perfectly in color, tooth shape, and bite. They’ll also look, feel and function exactly like your real teeth. In fact, your own friends and family members likely won’t be able to tell you have a crown-they’ll simply comment on how beautiful your smile is.
What Are Crowns?
Crowns, or “caps” as some call them, are custom-made covers for teeth that have had a root canal (leaving very little tooth structure), cracked or weakened teeth or teeth that are so decayed that a regular filling isn’t sufficient.
Generally, we use a porcelain material to make the crown because it blends best with your other teeth. It typically takes two appointments to fit a crown.
At the first appointment, we prepare the tooth so the crown is able to snuggly fit over it. Next, we mold an impression of the tooth so that the crown fits between the teeth on either side of it and is the same size and shape as the one being capped. At the end of this visit, we attach a temporary crown to protect the tooth until the permanent crown is ready.
At the second visit, we cement the permanent crown and make sure that it feels comfortable and natural and that your bite is correct. That’s it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to Learn More?
The best way to determine if you’re a candidate for a crown is to schedule a visit with our practice. Find out today when you give us a call. We look forward to speaking with you.