Patients that have damaged or broken teeth can benefit from a crown. The crown can help to cover the damaged tooth and seal out any infection, preventing bacteria from entering. Crowns help to prevent future damage to the already compromised tooth. Patients with large areas of decay, or teeth that are misshapen or discolored may be in need of a crown. During our consultation process, our team will evaluate the areas of concern, and determine treatment as well as what type of crown will work best.

Ceramic Crowns

Ceramic crowns are typically used to restore the front teeth, and are made out of a porcelain material. Ceramic crowns are durable, and blend in nicely with your natural teeth.

Porcelain Crowns

Porcelain crowns are made out of porcelain fused to metal. This type of crown is stronger compared to the other types of crowns available. This is due to the metal structure beneath the crown. Porcelain crowns also blend in well with your natural teeth.

During a crown procedure our team uses local anesthetic to keep patients relaxed and comfortable. The tooth is filed down to ensure the crown fits perfectly. Impressions are taken of your teeth and those are sent off to a lab where the custom crown is made. We use temporary crowns if necessary, while patients wait for the permanent crown to be installed.

Once the permanent crown is ready, we have patients return to our office and affix the crown to the tooth. Crowns do require multiple appointments in our office. We advise patients to wait at least one hour to eat after their crown is installed. Patients should avoid any hard or sticky foods, and follow good oral hygiene at home to keep the crown looking and feeling healthy.