Are Dental Crowns Right For You?

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Have you heard about about dental crowns? Why do some people have them? The crowning glory of a great smile is a set of teeth without flaws. If you want a perfect set of teeth, you can choose from a number of fixes and dental procedures to improve or restore the appearance and structure of your teeth. Dental crowns are used to solve many of the dental problems that could make you self-conscious and insecure.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown, also called a dental cap or tooth cap, is placed over a tooth to cover its imperfections or improve its appearance. It encloses the portion of the problem tooth that is visible. Charlotte cosmetic dentists recommend dental crowns for the following purposes:

* To restore a worn or broken teeth or tooth
* To protect a weak tooth or hold a cracked tooth together
* To cover teeth that are misshapen or discolored
* To ensure that a dental implant or dental bridge is held in place

What are the different types of dental crowns?

Each type of dental crown (metal, porcelain or ceramic, resin or a combination of metal and porcelain) has its advantages. Your Charlotte cosmetic dentist will assist you in choosing the appropriate material depending on the problem you want fixed or the outcome you want to achieve. For example, if you are allergic to metal you can have an all-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crown. Factors like your habits, the condition of your gums, and the importance of appearance to you are important when choosing the type of dental crown.

How does your cosmetic dentist prepare your dental crown?

During the first visit, your Charlotte cosmetic dentist will examine and then prepare your tooth. X-ray results may indicate the need for a root canal before your dental crown is made. After reshaping the tooth to accommodate the dental crown, your cosmetic dentist in Charlotte will make an impression of your tooth using impression paste or putty which will be sent to the laboratory. While you wait for the crown, a temporary crown usually made of acrylic will cover the prepared tooth.

Your next or second visit will be two to three weeks after the first. After making sure that the permanent dental crown fits and matches the color of your tooth then he or she will proceed to permanently cement it. To make you comfortable while this is done, a local anesthetic will be used to make your gums numb.

In summary, dental crowns are what you may need to fix your dental problems. For your specific needs and preferences, different types are available and your Charlotte cosmetic dentist will inform and guide you through making the right choices. It is also possible that other options (such as dental implants, aligners and teeth whitening) will be recommended by your cosmetic dentist instead of or aside from dental crowns.


About the Author:
Shirley F. Dudley writes about Charlotte cosmetic dentists and cosmetic dental procedures. For more information about dental crowns, contact Ballantyne Center for Dentistry at 704-540-2255



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