dental crowns
Dental Crowns
A dental crown can help restore a tooth’s size, shape and strength. By encasing the visible portion of your tooth it permanently bonded in place and can last anywhere between 5-15 years. For information on dental crowns give us a call today.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped covering designed to restore a tooth's shape, size, strength, or appearance. Once cemented in place, a crown covers the entire portion of your tooth that sits above your gum line.
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Dental crowns are incredibly versatile and can correct a number of problems. The team might recommend a dental crown to:
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Restore a damaged tooth
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Protect a weak tooth
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Support a tooth
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Hold a bridge in place
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Cover a dental implant
What is involved in getting a dental crown?
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Getting a dental crown requires two separate appointments.
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At your first appointment, the team performs an oral exam and takes a series of X-rays. If you have a tooth with extensive decay and there’s a risk of infection, a root canal may be necessary.
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Before making your crown, your dentist administers a local anesthetic to numb your teeth and gums. Next, your provider carefully files down your tooth that’s receiving the crown. After reshaping your tooth, your dentist uses putty to make a series of impressions. Finally, your dentist covers your tooth with a temporary crown. At the end of your appointment, the team sends your impressions to a laboratory that manufactures your permanent crown.
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A week or two later, you return for your second appointment. At your second appointment, the team administers a local anesthetic and cements your permanent crown in place. The entire process takes between 45-60 minutes.