When a tooth becomes cracked or chipped, this could lead to major complications. To repair the tooth and enhance it, we could secure a durable and lifelike dental crown. In today’s blog, your team at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry talks about how we help smiles in Houston, TX, with our custom dental crowns.
The Need for a Full Restoration
A dental crown caps the tooth and covers the entire visible portion. Our team can use them to repair minor and more severe cracks and chips, and even address broken or worn-down teeth. Placement could address cavities too severe for a filling, and we can use them to complete a root canal to treat an infected tooth. We could even use them to boost chewing function and bite balance. For people with missing teeth, these can secure a bridge in place or even restore a single tooth dental implant! To ensure a proper fit, balanced bite, and lifelike appearance, each one will be custom-made for your smile.
Preparing Your Smile
To begin, we will examine your smile to see if a dental crown is right for you. If so, we will numb the tooth and then gently remove structure to accommodate the restoration. Our team then takes detailed digital images of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft your custom restoration. For the front facing teeth, we will likely use an all-porcelain option, the most lifelike material available. The side and rear teeth tend to ensure greater bite forces, so we could instead use porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia. These can also be shaded to offer a more natural appearance.
Placing Your Crown
When your dental crown is ready, our team will check the fit and make sure we do not need to make any final adjustments. We then attach the completed one to the tooth with a powerful bonding agent, one that can secure it for years to come. You should brush and floss these newly repaired teeth as you would your natural ones, as this can help it last for years to come and continue to offer a more natural appearance.
If you have any questions about how we treat a damaged tooth with a dental restoration, or if you want to find out if a restoration is necessary for your damaged or aching tooth, then contact our team today. We are ready to enhance your smile with restorations that look natural and last for years to come!
Learn More About Our Full Restorations
We have a custom and lifelike way to restore your smile. To find out more about how we restore a tooth, or to schedule an appointment, please call Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in Houston, TX at (281) 974-4494.
