A Crown Can Save a Cracked, Decayed, or Weakened Tooth From Extraction
Dental crowns are one of the most common restorative treatments used to protect damaged teeth. A tooth crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. When a tooth becomes cracked, weakened by decay, or severely worn, placing a crown can often save it from needing extraction.
Crowns have been used in dentistry for many years and can be made from different materials. Early in dentistry, they were made of metals such as stainless steel. Here at Forney Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, we use porcelain crowns. We recommend porcelain for its strength and cosmetic appeal. Porcelain provides a better color match than other materials. It is also better for those who have metal allergies.
Most dental crowns last between five and fifteen years, depending on your oral health habits and the amount of wear and tear they receive. After we place your dental crown, you’ll want to avoid chewing ice and other hard foods, grinding your teeth, biting your fingernails, and opening packages with your teeth. This will help your crown last as long as possible.
How Dental Crowns Restore and Protect Your Teeth
Placing a dental crown is a common procedure we do here at Forney Family Dentistry & Orthodontics. Dr. Morrison will place crowns to help with many different dental health problems. Some of those include:
- To cover a dental implant.
- For a cosmetic modification.
- To protect a broken tooth or one that has been severely worn down.
- To cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth.
- To protect a weak tooth from decay or to hold parts of a cracked tooth together.
- To restore an already broken tooth from further damage.
- To hold in a dental bridge.
By covering and reinforcing the damaged tooth, a crown will help restore normal chewing function while protecting the remaining tooth structure from further damage. When properly fitted, the crown will perfectly match the other teeth in your mouth.
How Long Will Getting a Crown Take?
With traditional dental crowns, treatment is completed in multiple visits. During the first visit, after a tooth impression is taken, a dental laboratory makes the crown while the patient wears a temporary crown for a couple of weeks. Once the crown was ready, the patient would return for a second visit to have it placed.
CEREC crowns, on the other hand, are completed in one visit. The CEREC technology uses an infrared camera to capture 3D images of your damaged tooth, which are sent directly to our CEREC machine. Your crown is milled in-house on our machine, allowing us to complete your procedure the same day. The result is a custom crown that fits comfortably and blends naturally with the surrounding teeth.
The Benefits of Same-Day Crowns With CEREC
Many patients find it convenient and efficient to receive same-day crowns. With CEREC technology, our dental team can offer patients an efficient experience without compromising the quality of the dental restoration.
Some of the key benefits of our CEREC crown in Forney include:
- Treatment completed in a single visit
- No need for temporary crowns
- Digital impressions instead of traditional molds
- A crown designed for precise fit and comfort
- Less time spent in the dental chair overall
At Forney Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, we know that your time is valuable. With our CEREC technology, our practice can provide patients with efficient care to restore damaged teeth while still delivering the strength and beauty required of a crown.
When you have a damaged tooth that needs protection or restoration, our team is available to help determine whether a crown is the best choice for you. By consulting with our team, we can assess your dental health and determine how our CEREC crown in Forney can help restore your teeth.
If you are experiencing discomfort due to a cracked or weakened tooth, scheduling a consultation can help us determine if a tooth crown is the right solution for you. Our team will evaluate your dental health and recommend the most appropriate solution. Contact us today to learn more.
