Dentists recommend dental crowns for various reasons; sometimes, people request them for cosmetic purposes.
You may need or want a dental crown if:
- You have a damaged or at-risk tooth.
- You want to conceal a cosmetic flaw.
- You have an unusually short tooth.
- You need to anchor a dental bridge to healthy teeth.
- You need to cap a single dental implant.
How Dental Crowns Work
Dental crowns are tooth covers customized to look like your natural teeth. Your dentist prepares the tooth you’d like to crown by removing old filling material or jagged edges. Then, we take an impression to fabricate the restoration. Meanwhile, we provide a temporary crown to protect your tooth.
Dental crowns also cap dental implant posts and connect bridge teeth to natural teeth.
In cosmetic dentistry, the crown can conceal most tooth flaws, including:
- Short teeth
- Stains and discoloration
- Chips and cracks
- Small gaps between teeth
- Tooth shape issues
Dental crowns are easy to take care of because they don’t require special products or cleaning brushes. However, it’s essential to brush and floss around crowns like teeth that are not restored.
Dental Crowns in Lodi and Elk Grove
If you have a damaged tooth or want to schedule a dental appointment, call (916) 714-6655 to speak with a friendly dental team member.