Teeth are strong but not indestructible; under certain circumstances, they can become decayed or significantly injured. In order to fix your smile, you’ll need the help of a dental professional. Dr. Pham and the rest of our team at Downtown Family Dental of Leesburg can restore, strengthen, and protect your damaged teeth with a custom-made dental crown. To learn more about this time-tested restorative solution, give our office a call.
Dental crowns are a very common type of dental restoration, with 2.3 million new ones being placed each year. Every crown is made to completely cover a tooth, effectively protecting it from further harm while also restoring its structure and allowing it to function normally again.
There are various types of materials that can be used to make dental crowns. Our team can offer restorations made out of metal, composite material, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and porcelain. Each option has its own advantages. For instance, getting a crown made out of natural-looking porcelain means that the results will look so lifelike that most people won’t even realize that you have had dental work performed.
You may be a candidate for a dental crown if your tooth is fractured or badly decayed. Furthermore, crowns are often necessary for protecting teeth after root canal treatment, and they can help replace missing teeth by keeping dental bridges anchored in place or restoring dental implant posts.
The traditional method of placing a dental crown typically takes two appointments. The first visit involves preparing your tooth by removing a minimal amount of enamel. Then an impression of the tooth is made, and a temporary crown is placed. The impression is sent to a lab where the crown will be created. Once we have received the final restoration, we can schedule a follow-up appointment in order to attach it to your tooth.
It’s worth noting, though, that our practice offers one-visit crowns. That means that you can get a crown on the same day that you have your tooth prepared. Don’t hesitate to ask our team about the process of getting a one-visit crown so that you can enjoy a fully repaired smile that much sooner.
If you’re told that you need a dental crown, it’s best to have it placed as soon as possible. Once you do, you will be able to start enjoying the following benefits:
Is there anything you want to know about dental crowns before having one placed? Below are a few common questions that our patients tend to have regarding crowns. We recommend checking to see if your own question has already been addressed on this page. If not, don’t worry; you can always ask our team members directly! Feel free to get in touch with us and let us know about any questions or concerns that you want to clear up before beginning the dental crown process.