If we examine your smile and find a tooth that needs more than a dental filling, then we could prevent complications from placing a dental crown! Our team can offer a host of materials, all of which can be shaded to blend with your smile. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about choosing the best crown for your tooth!
When Teeth Need Restoration
When do we need to secure one? The restoration will cover the visible portion of your tooth, allowing us to treat tooth decay too severe for a filling, or to repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. Placement could ease bite imbalance for better oral health and bite function, and we could use one or two to secure a bridge for people with missing teeth. One could even restore a single tooth dental implant to help tackle tooth loss!
Our Dental Crown Materials
What is your crown made from? If you have a front facing tooth being treated, then we could offer an all-porcelain option, the most lifelike material available. This will be able to handle daily bite forces, and we can shade it to blend with the surrounding teeth. However, if the tooth being treated is located at the side or rear of your mouth, this will endure greater bite forces. We may recommend a sturdier porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia one, which can also be color-matched to ensure a more lifelike appearance.
Placing Your New Restoration
Your dental crown will be custom-made, and this starts with our team numbing the tooth being treated so we can remove structure to accommodate your new crown. We take images and impressions with digital technology, and will use them to design and craft your new restoration. When this is ready, you will return to the office so we can check the fit, make any necessary adjustments, and then attach the finished product with a powerful bonding agent. With proper care and attention, your new restoration can last for years to come and remain bright and natural-looking too. Be sure you brush and floss daily, avoid too much sugar, and see us for a routine checkup and cleansing every six months.
If you have any questions about how we repair and restore your smile with a custom and lifelike dental solution, then contact our team today to learn more. We can help you smile with confidence again, and avoid long-term complications of a damaged or decayed/infected tooth.
Dental Impressions Restores Smiles with Restorations
We want to help repair your teeth and ensure lifelike results in the process. To schedule an appointment for a custom dental restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
