How Dental Crowns Help Strengthen Teeth

How Dental Crowns Help Strengthen Teeth

 By American Dental Associates
 February 08, 2021
 Category: Dental Procedures
 Tags: dental crowns

Want to know more about getting a dental crown?
 

Has our Bristow, VA, dentist Dr. Steve Pleickhardt recommended that you get a dental crown? If so, you may be online trying to learn as much as you can about a crown before you get it. A crown is a very versatile and common type of restorative dentistry. Of course, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to dental crowns and what they can offer your smile.
 

How Dental Crowns Work
 

A dental crown is a hollow, tooth-shaped cap that covers and protects the crown of a tooth. This dental cap is custom-made to fit perfectly over your tooth to the gum line. The crowns that our Bristow, VA, family dentist offers is made to look just like a real tooth, so it’s often crafted from tooth-colored material such as porcelain since porcelain mimics the look of natural tooth enamel and is also incredibly durable.
 

Preparing for Your Crown
 

To get a dental crown, our dental team will first need to treat and prepare the tooth. If there is an infection present, we will need to perform root canal therapy to treat the tooth first. If the tooth is cracked or chipped, we will need to file away these fractured parts to prevent it from getting worse. We will also need to shave down the tooth so the crown can fit over it.
 

Once the tooth is prepared, we will need to take impressions of your mouth. These impressions offer exact measurements of the tooth for a dental lab. The lab will use this mold of your tooth to create your custom dental crown. It usually takes 3-4 weeks for your crown to be made. Once we have your crown, you’ll come into the office to check the fit, shape, and overall look of your new restoration before we permanently bond the crown to the tooth.
 

Caring for Your Crown
 

While a crown is quite durable, how well you care for your crown will determine its longevity. You will want to brush and floss it and keep it as clean as you would all of your natural teeth. You will always want to be careful not to eat anything too hard and crunchy, which could break your crown.
 

Interested in meeting with our Bristow, VA, dentist today to find out if a crown can preserve your damaged, misshapen or decayed tooth? Call American Dental today at (703) 753-6695 to schedule a consultation.

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