Dental Crowns – Roswell, GA 

Sometimes, a traditional filling doesn’t provide enough protection against damage, especially if the tooth has significant decay, is badly cracked, or already has a large amount of fillings. In those cases, your dentist may recommend a dental crown. Dental crowns are deluxe fillings that fit over your tooth like a cap, restoring its appearance and function and blending seamlessly into your smile.

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a prosthetic tooth that is customized to match and restore a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. If you have a cracked or broken tooth, a tooth with a large cavity or numerous cavities, or if you need to undergo a root canal procedure, you may be a good candidate for a dental crown to protect your smile.

The Process of Getting a Dental Crown

Getting a dental crown is easy. First, your dentist will take images and impressions of your existing tooth. Next, they will numb your mouth and remove the damaged enamel, leaving behind as much of the natural tooth as possible. If you are getting a lab-made crown, your dentist will place a temporary crown until your new one has been delivered from the dental laboratory. The wait for a lab-made crown typically takes about two weeks. Once it has arrived, you will return to Roswell Modern Dentistry to have it cemented in place.

For patients who choose CEREC same-day crowns, you can expect your brand-new crown during the very same visit.

There are many different materials available for dental crowns. Your dentist can discuss which option is best for your individual smile during your consultation.

Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

When you don’t protect a tooth that has become damaged due to decay, infection, or other causes, this can easily result in a variety of oral health problems and could eventually cost you your entire tooth. Dental crowns can help prevent this by allowing your dentist to remove the damaged area of the tooth and protect its underlying structure.

Dental crowns offer a variety of impressive benefits, including improved comfort and chewing capabilities, protection of your natural teeth, and even the ability to match your crown to your surrounding teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable.

Best of all, it’s easy to maintain your new crown. Simply brush it and floss around it like you would your natural, untreated teeth, visit your dentist every six months for your regular cleanings and check-ups, and be sure to avoid chewing anything too hard like ice cubes or hard candies. With proper care and use, your new crown could last 15+ years.