Maintaining good oral health is one of the most critical factors to living a happy, healthy life. When you have one or more damaged teeth, your personal and professional lives suffer. The good news is that there are many restorative dental solutions that can help you improve the health, function, and appearance of your smile, including dental crowns. Check out these facts about how a dental crown could benefit your oral health before scheduling your free consultation with the friendly team at Walnut Creek Dental.
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Dental crowns are caps that cover weak or damaged teeth to protect them while improving their appearance. Dental caps are one of the most common dental restorations and can provide a variety of benefits to people suffering from damaged teeth, including:
Dental crowns can resolve many common dental concerns. Some of these include:
If you experience one or more of these concerns, it’s best to schedule a dental appointment sooner than later. Oral health issues will not resolve on their own. In many cases, they will get worse and create more complicated issues in the future if left untreated indefinitely.
If the dentist determines that you’re a good candidate for a dental crown, you can expect the process to occur over the course of two appointments. During your first appointment, the dentist will thoroughly numb the area around where the crown will be placed using a local anesthetic. Then, he will make room for the crown to fit over your natural tooth by removing a small amount of its enamel. Next, he will take an impression of your mouth and send it to the lab, where your permanent tooth crown will be made. In the meantime, a temporary crown will be placed over your damaged tooth. When your permanent crown is complete, it will be placed over your damaged tooth. This usually occurs 2-3 weeks after your first appointment.
The lifespan of your dental crown will depend on how well you care for it. The best way to keep your crown strong and beautiful is to practice good oral health habits at home, including:
With proper dental care, you can expect your dental crown to last anywhere from 5 to 15 years.
The cost of your tooth crown will depend on what your dental insurance plan covers. For information about your particular dental insurance policy, please contact our Groveport dental office.
If you’re tired of living with the inconvenience, pain, and embarrassment that comes from living with a damaged smile, help is available. The experienced dental team at Walnut Creek Dental can help you achieve a healthier, more attractive smile in as little as two visits to the dentist with a dental crown. Contact our Groveport Ohio dental office today to learn more about how a dental crown could improve your quality of life and schedule your free consultation with Dr. Pappas. We look forward to giving you a smile you’ll be proud to call your own!
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