Receiving A Crown That Blends In With Your Smile

When you experience trouble with your oral health, you may find that you need work done that includes the placement of a permanent restoration. This can generally be less than welcome news, but it can be especially concerning when you need to do something for a tooth that is more visible whenever you smile and speak. At our Dallas, TX dental practice, we have experience restoring smiles in ways that preserve bite strength, health, and appearances. With a custom crown that is made from a material that matches your enamel, we can see to it that you have the support you require without making a change to the way you look!

Why Do Dental Problems Require Permanent Restorations?

Permanent restorations need to be used to treat teeth that are affected by decay because the damage from a cavity is permanent. What this means is that you will not heal in time after the decayed tissues are removed. Without the protection of a filling or crown, your tooth would remain vulnerable to both physical damage and new problems with infection. At your appointment, we will evaluate the effect that decay has had on your enamel and determine if a more conservative filling can be used to resolve this issue; if this is not an effective solution, we can instead use a dental crown that protects the tooth by surrounding it.

Planning Dental Work With A Custom Crown

A custom dental crown is designed to surround your tooth structure above the gumline. Between the advance care to make space for your restoration and the work to ensure that it is the right shape and size to fit properly, we can place it without disrupting your smile or your neighboring teeth. These restorations are secured in the course of two appointments. That preparatory work occurs at the initial appointment. When you come back for your second visit, we will confirm that your custom crown is the right shape and size that you need before permanently securing it.

Lower Your Risk For Problems By Consistently Scheduling Dental Exams

The more consistent you are about your semiannual dental exams, the less likely it is that you will have a problem severe enough to require a crown. Both your reviews with your dentist and your cleanings can help ensure this. Dental cleanings will actually lower your risk for new problems by fighting the accumulations of plaque and tartar that can form between appointments and make you vulnerable to new threats.

Talk To Your Dallas, TX Dentist About Treatment With A Dental Crown

If you are interested in receiving a lifelike and durable dental crown for your problem tooth, or if you have any other issues with your oral health that we can address, please call Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry in Dallas, TX at 972-329-7645.