Dental Crowns – Abington, MA
Repair Worn & Damaged Teeth
Dental crowns are a treatment that has the potential to restore your smile’s function, improve its appearance, and help you get back to enjoying all your favorite foods and drinks. Crowns do not take a lot of time to install, and they can serve as a long-lasting solution to a range of dental problems. Continue reading below to learn more about how this restorative and cosmetic service can repair worn and damaged teeth for Abington patients.
Why Choose Abington Family Dental Care for Dental Crowns?
- Skilled Team of Dental Experts
- Beautiful, Long-Lasting Results
- We Welcome Insurance
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is simply a custom-made cap that your dentist permanently places over one of your teeth. Crowns are often used to:
- Protect a tooth that has suffered extensive decay
- Protect a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
- Strengthen a weak tooth and prevent it from fracturing
- Restore the strength of a tooth that has already fractured
- Improve the appearance of a discolored or misshapen tooth
In the past, metals like gold and silver were the go-to choices for crowns. However, many patients dislike metal restorations because they clash so badly with the natural color of teeth. In our office, we frequently use all-ceramic crowns. They blend seamlessly with the surrounding enamel, making it difficult if not impossible for onlookers to spot that you’ve had some dental work done.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
After we decide that you need a crown, we start the process by preparing your tooth. We may have to file it down a bit or fill it in so that it fits well under the restoration and is strong enough to support it. Then, we take impressions of your teeth to ensure that the crown works with your natural bite in a way that is comfortable for you. We give you a temporary crown to wear until your permanent, custom-made restoration arrives from a trustworthy dental lab.
The lab team crafts your porcelain crown with the utmost care and precision. When it is ready, they send it to us. You can then come back to our office so we can install the crown and put the finishes touches on your restored smile.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Some outstanding benefits of dental crowns include:
- Depending on what they are made of, they can look incredibly lifelike.
- They have the potential to last for 10 – 15 years or longer.
- They may prevent extractions and allow you to enjoy pain-free dental function for many years.
- Crowns are a versatile treatment that can address a range of oral health issues.
- Caring for a dental crown is pretty easy. Good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and other simple measures are all that is necessary.
- A crown can reduce dental sensitivity and allow you to enjoy all of your favorite foods.