Restoring Your Smile With Crowns

Here’s how a dental crown could improve your oral health.

If you are dealing with a cracked, broken, or infected tooth, then chances are good that our dental team has recommended getting a dental crown. A dental crown is a commonly placed restoration that can benefit smiles that have broken, damaged, or weak teeth. Fortunately, when these problems happen, our Charleston, SC, dentist Dr. Denise Stone offers state-of-the-art restorative dentistry that includes beautiful and long-lasting dental crowns to better your smile.

A dental crown is a marvelous way to restore, preserve, and even improve the appearance of one or more teeth. Here are some reasons for a dental crown,

  • Cover and protect a damaged or broken tooth
  • Replace a large filling or to support a severely decayed tooth
  • Reinforce and reshape a weak or misshapen tooth
  • Preserve teeth that are worn down and prone to breakage
  • Cover badly stained or discolored teeth
  • Protect a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
  • Anchor a dental bridge in place (to replace missing teeth)
  • Cover a dental implant to replace a single missing tooth

What should I expect when getting a dental crown?

You will typically need to make two trips to our dental office here in Charleston, SC, for us to complete your restorative dentistry procedure. Here are the steps involved,

Step 1: First, we need to remove decay or treat any infection that might be present. After which, we will shave down parts of the tooth so that the crown can fit over it. This is all performed under local anesthesia.

Step 2: We will take impressions of your mouth to get the exact measurements needed to craft your crown. These impressions are sent to a dental lab that we trust to make your very own crown. In the meantime, we will place a temporary crown over the tooth to protect it.

Step 3: You will come in a second and final time to have the temporary crown removed so that we can check the fit and look of your permanent crown. If you are fully satisfied with your new crown, we will then cement it into place. With a final polish your new tooth is good to go!

Whether you want to learn more about dental crowns or you’re ready to sit down with our Charleston dental team to discuss your restorative dentistry options, don’t hesitate to call Stone Family Dentistry at (843) 556-6566.

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