Dental Crowns - Washington, NJ
Restore Damaged Teeth with Natural Looking Dental Crowns
When teeth have become too damaged to be repaired with traditional options like tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns are often an ideal alternative. These deluxe restorations fit over your existing tooth like crown or cap, protecting it from further damage while restoring its appearance and function. Dental crowns are custom made to blend seamlessly into your smile, so nobody but you and your dentist in Washington will ever know you needed this smile-saving treatment in the first place.
Why Choose Today’s Family Dental for Dental Crowns?
- Durable, Natural-Looking Materials Used
- Dental Insurance Welcome & Membership Plan Available
- Dentist Always on Call for Emergency Care
What Is a Dental Crown?
Think of a dental crown like a deluxe dental filling, only instead of just restoring a small portion of enamel can do much more, including protecting a cracked tooth.
If your tooth has significant damage from injury, decay, or infection, a dental crown can help, allowing you to once again use the tooth to eat a full diet. Best of all, because they are made using models of your exact teeth, they blend in with the rest of your arch so it’s not obvious you’ve ever had damage or restorative dental work done.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
Getting a dental crown from your dentist in Washington is easy. Here’s a closer look at the steps involved:
- Before beginning any work on your teeth, your dentist will first numb the area of your mouth receiving treatment.
- Once you are comfortable, we will make impressions of the tooth to create the crown with.
- Next, your dentist will carefully remove the damaged portion of your tooth, reshaping the enamel so it can accommodate a temporary crown.
- More impressions will be made of the tooth to ensure the new crown fits when it is delivered from the dental lab.
- Your temporary crown will be secured in place to keep the underlying structure safe and allow you to chew comfortably while your permanent crown is being made (this typically takes about two weeks).
- Once it’s ready, you’ll return to your dentist in Washington to have the temporary crown removed and the new one cemented in place. You may begin using it immediately to enjoy a full diet and should not require any recovery or downtime.
Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Unfortunately, because teeth cannot heal themselves, failing to protect a damaged tooth could result in worsening oral health problems and could eventually lead to loss of the tooth in question.
Thankfully, durable, lifelike dental crowns offer a variety of incredible benefits, including:
- Improved comfort and chewing capabilities.
- Enhanced protection for your natural teeth.
- Can correct a variety of oral health problems in one.
- Crowns can be customized to match your surrounding teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable in your arches.
With proper care and maintenance including brushing twice a day and flossing daily, as well as visiting your dentist in Washington every six months for your preventive checkups and cleanings, your dental crown could last for 15+ years.