What Are Dental Crowns?
One of our top goals is to help patients keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. However, sometimes, a tooth’s strength, appearance, or integrity becomes challenged and require support from dental crowns.
Dental crowns are “caps” we can place on top of teeth. They are the unsung heroes of oral restoration. Functioning as both protectors and rejuvenators, crowns can encase compromised teeth, giving them renewed strength and aesthetic appeal. They can fortify a weakened tooth, anchor a bridge in place, or camouflage cosmetic imperfections; they can restore your natural smile!
Steps Involved With Getting Dental Crowns
We execute the precise dental crown placement process to restore your smile’s brilliance and functionality. With a commitment to patient comfort and outstanding results, we thoroughly plan each step. Initially, tooth preparation involves reshaping the tooth’s surface to ensure a precision made crown. We then meticulously take impressions/scans that become the blueprints for your custom-made crown, tailored to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
While the dental lab technicians craft your permanent crown, a temporary crown safeguards your tooth. Upon its return from the dental laboratory, the final crown is carefully fitted, adjusted, and cemented into place, concluding the transformation. The next step is easy – just enjoy the confidence that comes with a professionally restored tooth through our expert care.
Reasons You May Need A Dental Crown
Every patient will be unique in their need for a dental crown, but some of the most common reasons include:
- To cover and restore a tooth that has become damaged
- To add structure to a tooth that has become worn down
- To protect a tooth that has a cavity that’s too large to restore with a dental filling
- To anchor a dental bridge for comfort and performance
- To correct the appearance of teeth that are discolored or misshapen
- To cover a dental implant for a natural-looking tooth replacement
As the above list indicates, we can use a dental crown with other cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dr. Bruce Martinson will provide you with the best information you need before your dental crown procedure so you can receive treatment so that you may make an informed decision regarding your oral healthcare goals. He will also review the dental crown procedure with you before your treatment so you may ask any questions and plan accordingly.
Dental Crowns in Wayzata
Dental crowns in Wayzata at Bruce Martinson Family and Cosmetic Dentistry are among the most diverse procedures used in modern cosmetic dentistry. When you visit us for your dental crown consultation, we’ll provide the information you need to make the best choice for your smile. We’ll explain how a dental crown can improve and enhance your dental health and discuss the materials used from an aesthetic, durability, and cost perspective.
If you’d like to explore how a dental crown can help you keep a tooth rather than lose it (and go through the expense of replacing it), we invite you to call us today for a dental crown consultation with Dr. Bruce Martinson. Ask us also about our quality family and cosmetic dentistry in Wayzata, Minnesota.
