Tooth enamel is the strongest substance in your body, but teeth can still sustain damage. Whether you have experienced tooth decay or an injury, this can leave your pearly whites needing some extra support to stay in good health.
Fortunately, we offer custom and affordable dental crowns to protect your structurally compromised teeth from additional damage. To learn if a dental crown treatment is the solution for you, give our office a call to schedule a visit. We provide restorative dentistry treatments to patients in and around Austin, Texas.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-crafted “cap” that should fit over the biting surface of your damaged or weakened tooth. This restoration can consist of different materials, including ceramic and zirconia because of their strength yet natural-looking appearance. Our dentist will provide you with dental crowns if you have one or more of the following problems:
- Broken tooth that needs additional support
- Missing tooth that a dental implant is replacing
- A severely misshapen or discolored tooth
- Dental bridge that needs support from adjacent teeth
- To protect a tooth after root canal therapy
- Replace a large dental filling with severe decay
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Getting a dental crown can help improve both the appearance and health of your teeth. Dental crowns are so versatile, that dentists can use them for many issues. They can fix cosmetic flaws, and functional problems. Some of the benefits include:
- Comfortable. Our dentist creates cosmetic crowns using a mold of your own mouth, so it will perfectly fit and not feel out of place.
- Prevents future problems. We can prevent more serious dental problems by covering and protecting a damaged tooth with a crown. The procedure will also save your tooth from extraction and costly treatments in the future.
- Natural appearance. Our dentist customizes them to match the color, size, and shape of your natural teeth. This can also improve your self-confidence and self-esteem.
- Can last 15+ years. Our dental crowns consist of strong and stain-resistant porcelain. With proper care and maintenance, they can last for many years, providing a long-term solution for tooth restoration.
- Ease of use and care. After you adjust to your new crown, you will forget you have one. You don’t have to take extra steps to maintain your new crown, as long as you continue to practice diligent brushing and flossing.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
The dental crown procedure is relatively straightforward. It generally takes place over a few appointments. During your first visit, we will examine your damaged teeth to ensure that a dental crown is the best option for you. Then, we will present you with restorative options and a treatment plan to repair and protect them.
If you qualify, our dentist will begin treatment. We will remove the damage and clean the affected teeth. Then we will remove a layer of your enamel to make room for the crown so it fits comfortably in your mouth.
Next, we will take impressions of your tooth and surrounding gum line. The goal is for your crown to feel and look just like a natural tooth, so these impressions will aid in meeting that goal. Our team will send the impressions to our local dental laboratory. There, the technician will create a crown that loos real and will fit only your tooth.
In the meantime, our dentist will place a temporary crown to keep your tooth safe. During your next visit, our dentist will secure the new custom restoration to the affected tooth. The new crown’s color will match surrounding teeth for a seamless result. To schedule your crown appointment, call us at 512-862-1463 or request an appointment online anytime.