If you have a tooth that has sustained an injury, or even a cavity or infection, we could help with a dental restoration. Our crowns are custom-made using lifelike materials that can handle daily bite forces with ease. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we repair a tooth with a dental crown.
The Need for a Dental Restoration
What situations call for the placement of a dental crown? We could recommend placement when a tooth is cracked or broken, or if a chip has occurred. Even minor damage could increase the risk of tooth decay and infection. Speaking of, we can use a full restoration to treat cavities too severe for a filling, or to complete a root canal when treating an infected tooth. Placement also addresses misshapen teeth, bite imbalance, and could even aid in tooth replacement by securing a bridge in place or restoring a single tooth dental implant.
Creating and Placing Your Crown
Our team doesn’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Each restoration we place has been custom-made for your smile. To begin creating your lifelike crown, we will numb the tooth undergoing treatment so you stay comfortable as we gently remove structure from the tooth, making room for it. We will then take detailed digital images and measurements of the tooth, which we use to create a 3D model that allows us to design and craft it with precision and accuracy.
When complete, we will check the fit and if needed, make some final adjustments. We then attach the finished product with a powerful boding agent. To ensure a lifelike appearance, we may use all-porcelain for the front facing teeth, or possibly porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia for the side and rear teeth. All of these options can be shaded to blend with your smile seamlessly.
Protecting Your New Restoration
Good oral hygiene habits can help your new crown last and also provide protection for your smile as a whole. You should brush your teeth when you wake up and then again before bed for two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush with soft bristles. We also recommend flossing before bed, and trying to limit how much sugar is in your diet. Avoid tobacco products too!
If you have any questions about how we restore and repair smiles, then contact our team today to get started and learn more. We want to help return your tooth to full function, health, and beauty again.
Dental Impressions Provide Custom Dental Restorations
We want to provide treatment to restore your smile to full function, health, and beauty! To schedule your appointment and obtain a durable and natural-looking dental restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
