Crowns

~ We can restore your natural smile

Cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth can be "capped" with dental crowns, restoring your natural, healthy-looking smile. Designed to fit snugly and function as normal teeth, crowns protect your teeth from further damage while preserving the correct alignment of your jaw's natural bite. Depending on your specific circumstances and preferences, crowns can be made from any of several durable materials, including gold, porcelain, and ceramic. And according to the degree of restoration required, crowns can typically be designed and fitted in two steps: preparation and application.

Preparation

First, Dr. _______ will carefully numb your mouth and prepare the problem teeth by gently removing the outer portion. With care and expert judgment that comes from years of experience, he'll eliminate any decayed areas and create the proper shape and size to accommodate your crowns. Next, he'll make a precise mold or impression of your teeth and send it to a special professional dental laboratory. There, the crowns will be carefully produced for a custom-fit. Typically, the production process requires one to two weeks, during which we'll protect your teeth and gums by fitting you with temporary acrylic resin crowns.

Application

Once your crowns are ready, Dr. _______ will remove the temporary crowns, then carefully fit and adjust the permanent ones into place. Then he'll spend time with you, carefully evaluating the crowns for appearance, color match, bite discrepancies, and accuracy of fit, before finally cementing them to each of the prepared teeth. Once the crowns are applied, you'll want to conscientiously brush and floss them to protect the base from bacterial growth that leads to gum disease. And finally, you'll need to maintain good professional care of your crowns through regular dental check-ups.

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