When a tooth has been damaged by injury, decay, or simply day-to-day wear and tear, it may need more restorative care than a simple dental filling. When a tooth requires significant restoration, our dentist may recommend a dental crown. You may have heard of crowns before, but would you like to learn more? Why does your dentist use dental crowns and what are they for?

Dental crowns are usually made from porcelain, gold, or porcelain fused to metal. Crowns are specifically designed fit over the top of a natural tooth. Crowns are custom molded for each patient to provide a natural-looking, comfortable restoration. Dental crowns are used extensively in both restorative and cosmetic dental services; not only do crowns protect and strengthen damaged teeth, but they can also the aesthetics of a tooth. Dental crowns are often play an important role in completing a root canal treatment. And, with the proper care, a crown can last for many years.

Dental crowns are a common service for people needing restorative and cosmetic treatment for their smile. If you would like to learn more about our dental crowns in [city], [state], we encourage you to call the office of Dr. [doctor_name] today! We are happy to answer your questions, help you learn more about us, and schedule an appointment for you with our experienced dentist.

Are you happy with the appearance of your smile? Do you ever wish there was something you could do to brighten your smile, correct small chips and gaps, or cover stains? Luckily, there are different procedures that can address each of these problems, such as dental crowns, teeth whitening, or dental bonding. However, there is an option that can deal with all of these issues at once: dental veneers.

Veneers are thin shells designed to fuse to your teeth and quickly beautify your smile. Also, while you have other options for enhancing the appearance of your smile, veneers come with a number of benefits. For example, veneers:

Can be shaped to blend with your other teeth
Improve the appearance of your smile while maintaining a natural appearance
Allow you to have your beautiful smile without damaging your gums
Can be carefully matched to the tone of your other teeth. They can also be made a lighter tone to whiten the appearance of your other teeth
Are stain resistant

A final benefit of veneers is that you won’t have to do anything particularly difficult to care for your veneers. Simply maintain your normal oral hygiene habits: brush twice daily, floss once a day, and visit your dentist every six months to have your teeth cleaned. If your teeth are cared for properly, you can enjoy your new smiles for years to come.

If you are interested in learning more, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are excited to hear from you soon.

Do you work hard to protect your smile? Do you worry about cracking your teeth? Did you know that some are more likely to damage your pearly whites than others? To help you protect your smile, we are happy to provide you with a few of the most common culprits.

Olive Pits: Be careful when you bite into an olive. Usually, olives are safe, but if they weren’t prepared properly, watch out. If you chomp into something hard—like a pit—when you were expecting just an olive, your teeth could crack.

Pretzels and Bones: Foods like hard pretzels and baguettes may result in broken teeth, especially if you have a restoration. These teeth are typically weaker than natural teeth, which makes them more likely to crack. Biting into bones (from foods like chicken wings or ribs) can also cause problems.

Candy: Biting into some candy can cause problems. For example, frozen candy or candies with nougats or nuts may cause a fracture. But, hard candies are the most dangerous. If you decide to eat hard candy, please don’t bite down.

If you are interested in learning about other ways you can protect your smile, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Dental Crowns: An Introduction