When a tooth is beyond repair with a filling or bonding, or if you have serious tooth decay or infection, then you may need a dental crown. With our modern crowns, we can offer a lifelike appearance. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about cosmetic repair with our dental crowns.
When Teeth Benefit From Restorations
Dental crowns are custom restorations that cover the entire visible portion of a tooth, all of the structure above the gum line. Which means we can employ them to correct serious concerns that threaten your oral health. For example, our team can use them to address tooth decay too severe for a filling, or to complete a root canal when treating an infection or abscess. Placement could transform misshapen teeth and improve bite balance and chewing function. We could also address cracked and chipped teeth too. If you have lost teeth, they can be used to secure a set of dental bridges in place or even restore an individual dental implant.
Creating and Placing Them
To begin, our team will gently numb your tooth and remove structure from the tooth to make room for the restoration. Next, our team will take detailed digital images of the tooth from multiple angles, using them to create a detailed 3D impression. In a dental lab, we use the impression to design and fabricate the finished crown. Next, we check the fit and make any necessary treatments before we attach it with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your new restoration can last for decades to come! Since we use materials like ceramic, we can actually color match them to blend with your teeth.
Protecting Your Smile
Your new restoration can absorb daily bite forces and provide a durable chewing surface, so you can enjoy a healthy and functional smile again. But you still need to take actions to protect them, as well as your natural teeth. For example, you need to brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes, and using fluoride toothpaste. Be sure you floss every evening and try to enjoy a healthy diet, one low in sugar and starch and high in vitamin C and D. These actions protect your teeth and keep your crown bright and in place. You also benefit from a visit with our team every six months for a checkup and cleaning visit! If you have any questions, then give our team a call today!
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Our team wants to help you enjoy optimal oral health and beauty. If you’re ready to schedule a visit and restore your tooth, then contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.