When a tooth becomes damaged or develops a cavity or infection, then repair is needed to avoid the onset of infection or even tooth loss. With a dental crown, our team can restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we restore smiles with a dental crown.
When Teeth Need a Dental Crown
When should we place a dental crown for your smile? The restoration fits over the tooth, covering the entire visible portion, which enables us to take on more substantial injuries and cases of decay. The restoration could also correct misshapen teeth, improve bite balance and chewing function, and lengthen worn down tooth structure. We could also use one or two to secure a dental bridge in place, and once could restore a single tooth dental implant. We also use materials that can be shaded to blend with your smile. For example, all-porcelain for the more visible front-facing teeth, and zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal for the side and rear teeth.
Creating and Placing Your Restoration
Each one we place for our patients will be custom-made, which ensures a more natural appearance and proper bite balance. To begin, we will numb your tooth so you remain comfortable as we remove structure from the tooth. Next, we will take detailed digital images and measurements of the tooth, which we use in a lab setting to design and craft the restoration. When your crown is ready, we will then check the fit and make sure we don’t need to make some final adjustments. Finally, we will attach it with a powerful bonding agent, which can secure it for years to come!
Protecting Your New Restoration
To keep your new restoration strong and bright, and to also safeguard your natural teeth, you should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristles toothbrush. We also recommend flossing before you go to bed each evening, cleaning up and down each side of every tooth, and dipping briefly beneath the gum line. We also urge patients to cut back on the sugar and starch in their diet, and avoid tobacco products. These steps can help improve your oral health!
If you have any questions about how we treat smiles with custom dental crowns, or if you have a tooth that needs one, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Dental Impressions Offers Smile Improvement
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid complications by restoring your tooth. To schedule your appointment for a custom and lifelike dental restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
