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If you crack or break a tooth due to an accident at home, work, or school, your dentist may recommend covering that tooth with a dental crown. Crowns are restorations used primarily to repair and restore damaged teeth. They’re custom-fitted “caps” that can be placed over a damaged tooth to protect it from decay, infection, or further damage. The more you understand about dental crowns, the better prepared you can be for this dental procedure. At Richard D. Weigand DDS, our Spokane, Washington dental team has compiled these key facts about dental crowns to give you a better understanding of dental crown treatment.
Dental crowns can be made from materials such as composite resin or porcelain. Dr. Weigand can assist you in determining which type of crown is most suitable for your needs. Crowns are used mainly as restorative treatments for severely decayed or damaged teeth, although they also improve your smile’s aesthetics.
Getting a crown is fairly straightforward. We’ll prepare your tooth by removing the decay or reshaping its damaged structure to make room for your crown. Then, a mold is made of your tooth and sent to a lab, where a crown will be customized for your use. In the meantime, we’ll place a temporary crown over your tooth. Once your permanent crown has been completed, we’ll switch the two to complete your treatment. Your tooth is then ready to go!
Here are some essential facts to know about crown treatment.
Crowns are custom-designed to match the features of your natural teeth. Porcelain crowns are often favored above other types due to their close resemblance to natural teeth, making it difficult to distinguish the difference.
Crowning a decayed or damaged tooth makes it whole and new. The crown absorbs the pressure of biting and chewing so you can use your tooth like usual again. Porcelain natural-looking crowns are a better fit for repairing a broken front tooth due to their aesthetic appeal.
With proper care, dental crowns can last a long time. Porcelain crowns can last 10 to 15 years! Good oral hygiene habits and regular dental cleanings will help keep your crowns in good shape long-term.
Damaged teeth can be restored instead of removed through dental crown treatment. To schedule a consultation for dental crown treatment in Spokane, WA, contact Dr. Richard Weigand at (509) 485-8620.