Dental Crowns – Plano, TX
Rebuild Your Tooth after Injury or Infection
Teeth can become compromised in strength and appearance due to injury, infection, or dental procedures such as root canals. Dentists have used dental crowns to restore the look and function of damaged teeth for centuries, and modern appliances are so incredibly lifelike and comfortable that they are virtually indistinguishable from natural healthy tooth structure. Here’s some information about how dental crowns work, but please contact the team at Westpark Village Dental Care if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Westpark Village Dental Care for Dental Crowns?
- Skilled and Experienced Dentist
- Beautiful and Durable Restorations
- Flexible Financing Options Available
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap made from zirconia or porcelain that is designed to reshape misshapen teeth or replace dental structure lost to infection or injury. In some cases, they are used to support dental appliances like bridges. Almost anyone who is free from tooth decay and gum disease can receive a dental crown, and those who aren’t ready yet can usually become good candidates later after undergoing restorative dental treatments.
The Dental Crown Process
Placing a dental crown typically takes only two appointments. During the first, Dr. Hardin will numb your mouth with a local anesthetic, reshape the tooth using specialized tools, take a bite impression, and place a temporary crown before sending you on your way. This temporary appliance will protect your tooth while giving you a chance to get used to wearing a crown.
A skilled lab technician will then craft your personalized crown using detailed measurements provided by our dentist. When the final restoration arrives at our office about two weeks later, you’ll come in to have your temporary crown removed and your permanent one cemented in place. After any final adjustments, you’ll be ready to show your newly restored tooth to the world.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Dental crowns can provide an impressive number of key oral health benefits such as:
- Enhancing a patient’s appearance as well as their self-image and confidence
- Feeling completely natural for maximum comfort
- Protecting natural teeth from further injury and infection so they can last much longer than they would otherwise
- Concealing cosmetic flaws like chips, cracks, gaps, and stains
- Reinforcing the strength of teeth that are misshapen or compromised by injury or decay
- Matching the appearance of the rest of the patient’s smile so casual observers will not be able to tell that they have crowns at all
With excellent care and maintenance that includes being mindful when chewing, daily brushing and flossing, and regular dental exams, you can keep your dental crowns beautiful and in working order for fifteen years or more.