When you hear the word crown, what do you think of? Is your next thought Kate Middleton, too? A perhaps less glamorous but equally vital crown is the kind we use in dentistry — also called a cap, because it fits securely around the entire tooth. Yes, crowns treat your smile like royalty, fully restoring or enhancing the strength and appearance of a damaged tooth. And a beautiful porcelain crown blends flawlessly with the rest of your smile, so no one is any the wiser. Your dentist in Dallas, GA performs crowns as part of our list of restorative services.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Dental Crowns
From holding together parts of a broken tooth to remaking a worn tooth or restoring major decay or damage, crowns take care of a number of dental issues. How does a porcelain crown differ from one made of other materials, like gold or metal alloys? The most significant difference is, of course, in the way they look.
A porcelain crown blends beautifully with the rest of your teeth, giving you a smile you’ll be excited to flaunt. Walking around with noticeable dental work can affect the way you feel about your smile — and that means you’re missing out on the extra endorphin boost people get from grinning. So maybe it seems like a leap, but there’s actually plenty of evidence to suggest that getting a natural-looking dental crown can improve your overall quality of life by giving you more reasons to smile.
A porcelain crown is completed in just two visits to Distinctive Dentistry. The first visit is used for preparation and planning. You leave this initial appointment wearing a temporary crown. By the time you come back for your second visit, your permanent dental crown has been manufactured by an expert ceramist and is ready for its final placement.
Take Care of Your Porcelain Crown
As long as you take good care of it, your porcelain crown can last for many years. What does crown maintenance require? Brushing, flossing, and regularly scheduled visits to your dentist. As you clean your teeth at home, remember to concentrate especially on the area around the base of the crown. It’s easy for plaque and bacteria to build up here, causing gum disease and further tooth decay.
Want to Talk About Porcelain Crowns?
If you’d like to discuss your options for an all ceramic restoration, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Distinctive Dentistry. We can renew the strength and improve the appearance of damaged teeth using porcelain crowns in Dallas, GA. Contact us to book a visit for restorative care today!
