What’s A Dental Crown?

Have you found yourself seeking information online or speaking with friends because you’re not quite sure what to make of crowns? Before you allow yourself to become confused, we encourage you to clear away the debris and receive the straightforward, surprisingly simple information that you need regarding what a dental crown provides patients and what exactly it is. You will find that this prosthetic tooth performs many helpful functions that may assist with restoring your smile.

About Dental Crowns

The simplest way to understand a crown is to imagine it as what it is: A hollow, artificial tooth. The artificial tooth is commonly called a “cap” because of its construction, which fits over your entire tooth. Crowns may be composed of one of a variety of materials, from metal to porcelain or zirconia and more. For cosmetic purposes, we typically offer porcelain dental crowns for visible teeth or PFM crowns (porcelain-fused-to-metal) for teeth that require additional strength. We will cement the crown over your tooth.

Why You Need One

You’re aware that we are going to prep your tooth and cement a crown in place but you’re not sure why. There is actually not a single function for this restorative solution but many. Here are some common reasons you may need a crown:

• Crowns rest on either end of a dental bridge to offer support
• A crown will cover your tooth after a root canal treatment, restoring structure while offering protection
• We may suggest a crown because you’re experiencing a cavity too serious for a dental filling
• You may have damaged your tooth beyond other treatments – we can restore structural integrity and beauty with a dental crown
• If your tooth has become quite weak (for instance, you may have suffered a crack) then we can protect it from breakage by covering it with a crown

ABOUT YOUR DALLAS, TX FAMILY DENTISTS:

Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.