A damaged tooth impacts your smile’s health, function, and appearance. Fractured or broken teeth are more susceptible to infection and decay due to their weakened state. In addition to the structural damage caused to your tooth, you also face the risk of oral infection. Damage to back teeth can cause painful chewing. Damage to the front teeth can ruin your smile’s appearance. At Denver Dental Arts, Denver, North Carolina, Drs. Nathen Ellis and Gary Hubbard offer dental crown treatment for repairing damaged teeth and restoring them as new.
Dental crowns are custom-fitted tooth-shaped caps that are cemented over damaged or severely decayed teeth to curtail the damage and restore their usefulness. This cap covers your tooth all the way to the gumline, strengthening its structure and protecting it from future harm. Crowning damaged teeth will also enhance their appearance by improving their alignment, shape, and color. A porcelain crown will look every bit like your natural tooth and blend in smoothly with your smile, so no one can tell you’ve had cosmetic dental treatment.
Crowns can be used to:
As your smile is unique, your crown will be custom-designed for your use. Your Denver dentist will take digital impressions of your teeth and send these to a special lab where crowns are fabricated. This process may take several weeks. In the meantime, we can cover your tooth with a temporary crown to ease any pain or discomfort. When your permanent crown is ready, we’ll remove the temporary one and cement your custom crown in place, adjusting it accordingly for a comfortable, snug fit. Your tooth is then ready for use.
Dental crowns can be made from different types of materials, including porcelain, ceramic, resin, and metal (gold, nickel, chromium).
Metal crowns make good options for back teeth as they’re extremely durable, resistant to wear and tear, and can withstand the constant forces of biting and chewing. Their metallic color is less noticeable on “hidden” molars than on other teeth.
Ceramic and porcelain crowns are very popular due to their translucent, tooth-colored appearance. They’re an excellent choice for teeth that are highly visible as they blend in with your smile naturally. With proper care, these crowns can last 15 years or longer, restoring the function and beauty of your smile.
The cost of crowns varies depending on the type of crown you choose and the treatment you need. By taking advantage of our dental savings plans, you can enjoy substantial savings on your treatment. We make it as easy as possible for all our patients to receive the quality dental care they need.
To schedule a consultation for dental crown treatment, contact Dr. Nathen Ellis or Dr. Gary Hubbard from Denver Dental Arts, Denver, NC, at (704) 908-6969.
There was a time when achieving the perfect smile required a lot of dental work.…
No one plans on losing teeth, but it’s often a reality of life. You may…
Do you have questions about cosmetic dental treatments such as veneers? Are you curious about…
Ankyloglossia (tongue tie) is a condition where the thin band of tissue connecting the tongue's…
"Dentophobia” or dental fear, is a real and often crippling concern for many people. Dental…
Are you considering getting dental implants? If so, it's essential to understand how they work…