Dental Crowns – Fort Worth, TX
Renew the Strength of Compromised Teeth
A broken or severely worn tooth requires special care to regain its appearance and function. Luckily, dental crowns have been used for centuries to restore and protect teeth that have been damaged or that were misshapen to begin with, and recent decades have seen these remarkable appliances only become more lifelike and comfortable. Here’s a brief guide to how dental crowns work and the benefits they offer for your oral health.
Why Choose Fort Dental for Dental Crowns?
- A Team of Skilled and Compassionate Dentists
- Many Dental Insurance Plans Accepted
- Flexible Financing Available Through CareCredit
What is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns from Fort Dental are made from high-quality materials such as ceramic, gold, and porcelain-fused-to-metal, and they can be used to rebuild teeth that have been compromised by cracks, chips, fractures, or dental procedures such as root canals. These appliances can also correct a misaligned bite, improve chewing function and speech articulation, and provide internal structure for the face to give you a more youthful appearance.
The Dental Crown Process
Custom crowns typically take two visits to design and place. At your consultation, we’ll consider the location of your tooth and the amount of stress it receives to determine the best material to use. Once you’ve been approved for the treatment, you’ll come in to have the tooth being treated prepared for the crown. To do this, our dentist will administer a local anesthetic, reshape the tooth, take a dental impression, and fit you with a temporary crown so you can get used to wearing it. A skilled ceramist at a trusted lab will then carefully craft your custom restoration. When we receive your completed crown a few weeks later, we’ll remove your temporary appliance and permanently fix the new crown in place. This crown will renew your smile and restore your tooth’s comfort, function, and strength, and it can last for up to fifteen years if it receives excellent care.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Neglecting to appropriately protect compromised teeth can lead to worsening oral health problems such as further infection and injury. Dental crowns can prevent these issues while offering a range of other significant benefits such as:
- Improved power and comfort during the chewing process
- Preventing further damage that may eventually lead to gum disease or make tooth extraction necessary
- A versatile treatment that can address a range of oral health issues such as chips, cracks, gaps, stains, severe decay, and misshapen teeth
- Being customized to match the surrounding teeth to preserve the beauty of the smile
With excellent care that includes proper oral hygiene, smart eating choices, and regular visits to our office in Fort Worth, your crown may last for fifteen years or more.