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Crowns
Over time teeth can weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, discoloration and others. If you feel your smile isn’t what it once was, crowns can help you recover your smile. If we notice that a tooth is badly decayed or seems weakened/cracked, a crown may be necessary to make sure that there are no additional problems with the tooth. In cases like this a filling or bonding will not be sufficient.
Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or a full gold crown. To maintain a natural look and feel a porcelain finished crown is best, as it can be matched to the shade of your other teeth. This will allow it to blend in and appear just like one of your natural teeth.
The process of installing a crown in most dental offices takes 2-3 visits, but we now have the technology that allows us to COMPLETE most crowns the SAME DAY! First, local anesthetic is placed and then the tooth will be reshaped so that the crown can be placed over it. Once the tooth has been reshaped, we optically scan the tooth into the computer which creates a 3D image. We can design the crown to the proper fit right there on the computer as you wait. The data is sent to our on-site CAD/CAM milling machine which mills the crown out of a block of very strong material. We try the crown in and then run it through a cycle in the porcelain oven where it achieves its final color and strength. We can then put the crown in with permanent cement - no temporary crown and no need for a return appointment!
Crowns are durable and can last many years. You should care for it as you would any of your other teeth with regular brushing, flossing, and dental examinations. Call us today if you would like to learn more about how crowns can help restore your smile.
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