DENTAL CROWNS
A beautiful smile is within reach at O’Fallon Dental Works
BEAUTY AND DURABILITY WITH DENTAL CROWNS
Porcelain dental crowns are used to replace the external portion of a tooth that has been injured, worn, damaged, cracked or severely decayed.
Crowns not only restore the function of your chewing surface, but they create a natural appearance to improve the aesthetic of your smile. A porcelain crown is a long-lasting, durable cosmetic treatment option. Traditional crowns cover a tooth, restoring its shape and size, as well as strengthening and improving its appearance. A crown usually requires two dental appointments to complete.
At O’Fallon Dental Works, we strive to offer the best treatment solutions to help you improve your oral health. If a tooth or teeth are weakened by decay or cracked, this can lead to more challenging dental problems in the future. We aim to address these problems early in order to mitigate more complex and invasive treatments.
WHY DO I NEED A DENTAL CROWN?
There are many reasons a dental crown may be the treatment of choice for you. At O’Fallon Dental Works, our dentists will partner with you to determine the most effective and aesthetically pleasing option to restore your tooth. Some of reasons you may need a crown are if you have:
- A cracked tooth
- Severe decay
- Broken tooth or worn tooth
- A dental bridge
- A new dental implant
- Cosmetic alteration
BENEFITS OF DENTAL CROWNS
Dental crowns are durable, long-lasting cosmetic restorations for your teeth.
Crowns are customized to fit your unique dentition and then color matched to create a natural aesthetic appearance. They are an effective treatment to restore a tooth that has been damaged or decayed. There are additional benefits to choosing a crown to restore the function of your tooth, such as:
- To protect a cracked or broken tooth
- To cover a dental implant
- To protect a tooth after root canal treatment
- To provide support to a tooth that has been damaged or decayed
- To improve the appearance of a tooth
Dental crowns have a good long term success rate and can mitigate the need for more invasive restoration procedures.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH DENTAL CROWNS
Fitting a crown usually requires two visits to our office. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth, and fit it with a temporary crown. An impression will be made and sent to the laboratory to customize your porcelain crown. During the next visit, we will remove the temporary crown, and then fit, adjust and polish the final crown. Lastly, we will cement the crown into place and you will have a new, beautiful tooth. With proper care and regular visits to your dentists, your dental crown should be quite durable and long-lasting.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more about cosmetic dental services, call O’Fallon Dental Works today at (636) 272-5015.