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Crowns

Most dentistry is noticeable. Our goal is to provide dentistry that is undetectable. We replace existing crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth.

When teeth are damaged and cannot support a filling the use porcelain crowns can save a tooth that otherwise might be lost. Porcelain Crowns are a reliable technique for repairing even the most severe of dental problems. We are proud of the quality of dental work we provide our patients. The most rewarding aspect is the positive changes we make in our patients lives. Porcelain crowns are designed to be a long-lasting treatment option when you want your dentistry to last you a long time. It is usual for this type of treatment to last for 20 to 30 years, which is as close to permanent as dental treatment can get.

How long does it take to get your new crown?

Restoring a tooth with a crown requires at least two visits to our office. Initially, we remove decay, shape the tooth, and place a temporary crown made of acrylic. You will return to our office 4 weeks later. At this visit we will remove the temporary crown, make sure the final crown fits well then bond it in place. Bonding is preferred over cementing because it makes the crown become a part of you, making it the strongest it can be.

Key Benefits of Crowns

  • Repairs badly damaged teeth which might not otherwise be savable
  • Offers support to misshapen teeth or badly broken teeth
  • Looks completely natural
  • Fixes bite problems
  • Supports a tooth after a root canal has been done
  • Straightens teeth when the patient does not desire orthodontics
  • Trauma
  • When the patients does not like the appearance of their teeth

What are the capabilities of crowns?

Crowns are a reliable solution for major dental problems including accidents, diseases or wear and tear and tooth decay that have been left untreated and your bite. Depending on where the crown is needed your crown will be either all porcelain or porcelain fused to gold. Crowns are a long lasting “fix” when damage has occurred, when teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or as the result of old fillings wearing out. Remember, fillings are like oil changes, you can only get so many miles out of them. With Crowns however, they are like a transmission overhaul, you can expect to get a lot of miles out of them. Basically, your decision should be based on how long you want the restorations we provide you to last.

Many people have unexplained pain when chewing. This is usually due to hairline cracks under old fillings or in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth typically take care of the pain and restores full dental function. When older fillings are placed on a front tooth this weakens the tooth. Front teeth are small in comparison to back teeth, so the ability to place fillings in them multiple times is unlikely. When they begin to wear out, it causes "appearance" problems due to staining or chipping making you not want to smile as often. Placing porcelain crowns on your front teeth can restore your bite to its original state and give you back the confidence you deserve when you smile.

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