When it comes to visiting the dentist, part of the intimidation some people feel is due to not understanding how dental procedures work. Our dentists wanted to cover dental crowns, as they are one of the more common dental procedures that patients receive.
When You Need A Dental Crown
There are many instances where you may need a dental crown. They are commonly used after a root canal is performed to cover the cleaned out tooth. Other dental crown uses are:
- Cover and protect a cracked tooth from further damage.
- Crown a tooth which has been ground down by heavy teeth grinding.
- Used in the creation of some styles of dental bridges.
- Protects and covers deeply chipped teeth.
- Hides discolored and/or misshapen teeth.
- Crowns are part of a dental implant.
Material Of Your Dental Crown
Before you go in for your dental crown placement procedure, you will need to decide material you want your dental crown to consist of as you consult with our dentists. The basic materials are:
- Porcelain
- Stainless steel
- Gold alloy
- Resin
If you choose a metal dental crown, they are best for teeth out-of-sight if you want to preserve a natural look. Resin crowns are generally the most affordable but they do not tend to last as long as the other dental crown materials. Porcelain dental crowns are both strong and natural-looking as they can be color-matched to your teeth.
Receiving Your Dental Crown
The process of receiving your dental crown is a multi-step procedure when you work with our dentist at Bridge Creek Dental.
- Consult with one of our dentists concerning your dental crown and choose crown materials.
- A scan or mold is taken of the tooth which is to be crowned.
- The crown is constructed by a third-party partner then sent to our office.
- At your second appointment, the tooth to be crowned will be shaped to fit the new dental crown. This generally involves our dentists grinding down the natural tooth.
- Our dentist will place the dental crown with dental cement, which will keep the crown secure.
- If minor adjustments are needed to make your dental crown more comfortable and fit in naturally, our dentists can make adjustments.
If you want to work with highly-experienced dentists on your next dental crown or dental procedure, contact us today for an appointment.