When you have a tooth that becomes cracked, chipped, or broken, then you need help. With a crown, we can offer a lifelike and comprehensive dental restoration. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions talks about how we restore smiles in Ankeny, IA, with a dental crown.
The Dental Crown
The dental crown, also known as a full restoration, will actually cap the tooth, covering all of the structure above the gum line. When in place, this allows us to take on several restorative concerns and improve the overall health, function, and beauty of your smile. The placement process can help treat tooth decay too severe for a filling, and if a tooth is infected this is the last step of the root canal process. Our team can also repair cracked, chipped, and broken teeth, so you avoid the risk of tooth decay and infection. Placement can also help boost bite balance and chewing function for some. We can even use them to aid in tooth replacement, as these are an essential part of a bridge and can restore a single tooth dental implant.
Placing a Custom Solution
How do we place one? The process starts with our team numbing your tooth, ensuring you are comfortable as we remove structure to accommodate the new restoration. We then take detailed images and measurements of your tooth with digital imaging technology, allowing us to design and craft them with precision. The restoration will be made from materials like porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia, all of which can be shaded to ensure a lifelike appearance.
When the crown is ready, we will check the fit and make any last-minute adjustments, we then connect it with a powerful bonding agent, which can secure it for decades with proper care and attention.
Protecting Your Smile
To ensure your new restoration has the potential to truly last, our team can offer preventive care. With a checkup and cleaning every six months, we can monitor your smile and watch for issues that could treat your natural teeth and your new restorations. We also help it stay bright! You can help from home, with daily brushing and flossing habits, a diet low in sugar, and by avoiding tobacco products.
If you have any questions about how we repair your smile with a comprehensive restoration like a dental crown, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. Let’s make your smile shine this summer!
Dental Impressions Repairs Your Smile
Our team wants to help restore your smile and offer a lifelike appearance. To schedule an appointment for stopping tooth decay, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
