A filling addresses a cavity, and dental bonding can provide a solution for minor damage. But what if you have a severely cracked or chipped tooth? What if an infection or serious decay forms? In these situations, you may need to see your Charles City, IA, dentist about a dental crown. Our custom-made crowns can not only offer a substantial repair, but look natural as well.
Creating Strong, Lifelike Restorations
We will create each one specifically for our patient, there is no one-size-fits-all dental restoration. To begin, we need to remove enough structure to make room for them. Next, we take impressions of the prepared tooth. Using the images and impressions we take our team can create a restoration. For the front facing teeth, we may opt for an all-ceramic crown, which mimics the translucent nature of the tooth enamel and can also be shaded to match the color of surrounding teeth. For the side and rear teeth, which must be able to absorb greater bite forces and pressure, our team may suggest a porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which offers a lifelike appearance and greater strength and stability.
Placing Them
The first visit involves preparing your tooth and taking the impressions needed to design your new crown. During the second visit, we will check the fit of the completed restoration and see if further adjustments will be necessary. Then we place them with a powerful bonding agent. Once in place, they have the potential to last decades with proper care and attention. We can use them to repair cracked or chipped teeth, lengthen worn down teeth, and address decay or infection. They correct cosmetic issues with a tooth’s shape and color, and also aid in tooth replacement by anchoring a dental bridge in place or completing a single tooth dental implant.
Protecting Your Natural Teeth
Did you know that the same care and maintenance that preserves your restoration could also protects your natural teeth from the complications of gum disease and tooth decay? You should brush your teeth twice a day and floss every night before bed. We also suggest seeing us every few months to have your smile examined and cleaned. These factors, combined with a diet consisting of fewer foods and drinks high in sugars and starches, can help protect both a crown and a natural tooth. If you have any questions, then contact our team today.
Does Your Smile Need Repair?
Our team can restore the health, function, and even the beauty of your smile with a dental restoration. To learn more about our methods of repairing smiles, schedule a visit by calling Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA, today at (641) 228-1115. We also proudly welcome patients from Osage, New Hampton, Greene, and all surrounding communities.
