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Dental Crowns:
Dental crowns are custom caps that cover damaged or decayed teeth to restore their strength, size, and appearance. Whether you’re dealing with cavities, cracks, or general wear, crowns offer long-term protection, preventing further damage and preserving your natural teeth.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a compromised tooth, restoring its shape and function. Crowns can be made from materials like porcelain, ceramic, gold, and resin, depending on the tooth’s location and your aesthetic preferences.
Why Choose Dental Crowns?
- • Prevent decay: Crowns protect weakened teeth from further decay.
- • Prevent fractures: They shield cracked teeth from breaking.
- • Save your tooth: A crown can prevent the need for tooth extraction.
How Do Dental Crowns Work?
- The process involves two visits:
- 1. The tooth is prepared and impressions are taken.
- 2. A custom-made crown is placed and adjusted to fit comfortably.
- Benefits of Dental Crowns
- • Durability: Crowns can last 10-15 years or more.
- • Aesthetic appeal: Porcelain crowns blend seamlessly with natural teeth.
- • Functionality: They restore normal chewing and speaking ability.
- Types of Crowns
- • Porcelain: Best for visible teeth, matches natural color.
- • Metal: Extremely durable, ideal for back teeth.
- • Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal: A combination of strength and aesthetics.
- • Resin Affordable, but less durable.
Care for Your Crown
- • Brush and floss regularly.
- • Avoid hard foods that may damage the crown.
- • Visit your dentist regularly to check the crown’s condition.
When to Consider a Crown
- • Severe decay that can’t be filled.
- • Cracked or fractured teeth.
- • Large fillings that need reinforcement.
- • Post-root canal treatment.
Contact us today!
- At Royal Oak Dental Group we offer expert dental crown services tailored to your needs.
- Schedule a consultation to learn more about protecting your smile with dental crowns.
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