Dentist Dental Crowns

Dental crowns, also known as tooth crowns or dental caps, are versatile and essential tools in modern dentistry. These custom-made coverings are placed over damaged, decayed, or aesthetically imperfect teeth to restore strength, functionality, and appearance.

At Monahan Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we craft dental crowns with precision and care to provide our patients with a wide range of benefits. These benefits include enhanced durability, improved aesthetics, and the preservation of natural tooth structure. Dental crowns offer a long-lasting solution for various dental issues, from severe decay to fractures, discoloration, and misalignment.

Whether you need to repair a damaged tooth, improve the look of your smile, or enhance your oral health, dental crowns can play a crucial role in achieving these goals. Our experts are committed to giving you the best, highest care and craftsmanship, ensuring your dental crown experience is comfortable and rewarding.

Reasons to Get Dental Crowns

Dental crowns, or tooth caps, serve various essential purposes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

• Restoring Damaged Teeth: Dental crowns often repair teeth significantly damaged due to decay, fractures, or trauma. They provide structural support and prevent further deterioration.
• Preserving Weak Teeth: Teeth weakened by large fillings or root canal treatments may require crowns to reinforce their strength and durability.
• Covering Discolorations: Crowns can effectively conceal deep stains or discolorations that do not respond well to traditional teeth-whitening methods.
• Supporting Dental Bridges: Crowns act as anchors for dental bridges, filling the gap left by lost teeth and regaining bite and chew comfortably.
• Protecting After Root Canals: Teeth treated with root canal therapy are often crowned to prevent potential fractures and to ensure long-term functionality.
• Cosmetic Enhancements: Crowns can be used to improve the shape, size, and alignment of teeth, enhancing the overall aesthetics of your smile.

Benefits: What You Get From Dental Crowns 

Dental crowns, also known as tooth crowns or caps, offer many benefits, making them an essential tool in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Monahan Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we prioritize providing our patients with these benefits through our high-quality dental crown procedures. 

Here are the key advantages of dental crowns:

• Enhanced Strength and Durability: Dental crowns are crafted from strong and durable materials, such as porcelain, ceramic, or metal alloys. They provide robust protection for weakened or damaged teeth, making them more resistant to further decay or fractures.
• Aesthetic Improvement: Custom-made crowns are meticulously designed to match your natural teeth’ color, shape, and contour. This ensures a seamless blend with your smile, enhancing its overall appearance.
• Longevity: Dental crowns can last many years with proper care and maintenance. They offer a long-lasting solution for various dental issues, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
• Restored Functionality: Dental crowns enable your teeth to perform as they should, enabling you to bite, chew, and speak confidently. They restore the strength and integrity of compromised teeth.
• Preservation of Tooth Structure: Dental crowns are minimally invasive as they only require the removal of damaged or decayed portions of the tooth. More natural tooth structure is preserved than other therapeutic options like bridges or implants.
• Quick and Predictable: The dental crown procedure is typically completed in just a few appointments, ensuring swift relief from dental issues and a speedy return to your normal daily life.
• Versatility: Dental crowns can address many dental problems, including severe decay, fractures, discoloration, and misalignment. Their versatility makes them a valuable solution for various oral health and cosmetic concerns.
• Improved Comfort: Dental crowns can alleviate discomfort and sensitivity associated with damaged or decayed teeth. They provide a protective barrier, reducing sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures.
• Prevention of Further Damage: Crowns protect the remaining healthy tooth structure from additional wear and damage, preventing the need for more extensive dental procedures in the future.
• Support for Dental Bridges: Crowns serve as stable anchors for dental bridges, allowing the replacement of teeth and improving chewing function and speaking comfortably.
• Cosmetic Enhancement: Dental crowns can be used for decorative purposes, improving the shape, size, and alignment of teeth. This enhances the overall aesthetics of your smile, boosting your self-confidence.

At Monahan Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we take pride in offering high-quality dental crowns that restore your oral health and enhance your smile’s beauty. Please contact us if you have any questions or require dental crowns for restorative or cosmetic purposes. 

We are committed to helping you achieve a healthy, functional, radiant smile you can proudly share. Your journey to dental excellence begins here.

 Procedure: What to Expect

Getting a dental crown is a meticulously planned and executed procedure.

• Consultation: Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with our experienced dentist. We will discuss your dental health, do an examination, and expectations, and decide if a dental crown is the best course of action during this appointment.
• Preparation: Once the decision is made to proceed with a crown, the affected tooth is prepared by removing any damaged or decayed portions. This step ensures that the crown fits seamlessly over the tooth.
• Impressions: Precise impressions of the prepared tooth and adjacent teeth are taken to create a custom-fitted crown that matches your natural bite and appearance.
• Temporary Crown: A temporary crown is cemented to protect the tooth from further damage while the dental laboratory creates the permanent crown.
• Crown Placement: When your custom crown is ready, usually within a couple of weeks, you return to our office for the final placement. Following the removal of the temporary crown, the permanent crown is carefully secured in place using dental cement.
• Adjustment and polishing: The dentist ensures the crown fits comfortably and functions correctly. Any adjustments are made, and the crown is polished to perfection for a natural look and feel.

FAQs About Dental Crowns

Surely, you have lots of questions about dental crowns—and we’re going to tackle those here with the answers! 

Q: Are dental crowns painful?

No, the placement of dental crowns is not painful. Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area, ensuring a comfortable and painless experience during the procedure.

Q: How long do dental crowns last? 

A dental crown’s durability is affected by a variety of factors, including the material it’s made of, your oral hygiene routine, and general wear and tear.

Q: Do dental crowns require special care? 

Dental crowns do not require extensive special care. Consistently taking care of one’s teeth by brushing, flossing, dental check-ups will help extend their longevity.

Q: Crowns on my teeth, can I still chew and drink normally? 

Dental crowns are designed to withstand the forces of regular biting and chewing.You can eat and drink what you want without worrying about significant restrictions.

Q: How much do dental crowns cost?

The price of dental crowns can differ based on various factors, such as where you are, the kind of crown (like porcelain, metal, or ceramic), and if you have dental insurance. Generally, the cost can range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars per crown.

Q: Can dental crowns be whitened if they become discolored?

Unlike natural teeth, dental crowns do not respond to teeth whitening treatments. If a crown becomes discolored, the only way to improve its appearance is to replace it with a new one.

Q: Are there any potential complications or risks associated with dental crowns?

While dental crown placement is generally safe, there can be potential complications, such as allergic reactions to the materials used or the crown not fitting properly. It’s essential to follow your dentist’s instructions for care and maintenance to minimize these risks.

Q: How long does it take to get a dental crown?

When you need a dental crown, you usually have to visit the dentist twice. Firstly, the dentist will prepare your tooth and take impressions. In the second appointment, the permanent crown is placed, which can take a couple of weeks to be fabricated by a dental lab.

Q: Can dental crowns be used to repair severely damaged teeth?

Yes, dental crowns are often used to repair and restore severely damaged or decayed teeth. They can provide strength and protection to a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted.

Q: Are there alternative treatments to dental crowns for tooth restoration?

There are alternative treatments for tooth restoration, such as dental veneers, inlays, onlays, and composite fillings. The treatment options for your teeth will be determined based on their specific condition and the advice given by your dentist.

Q: Can I get a dental crown for cosmetic reasons?

Dental crowns are versatile and can be used to enhance the look of a tooth that has any issues like staining, unevenness, or minor flaws. Your dentist can discuss whether this is a suitable option for your cosmetic goals.

Q: Do dental crowns feel different from natural teeth?

Dental crowns are created to closely resemble the appearance and texture of natural teeth, providing a realistic and authentic feel. Once properly placed, they should not feel significantly different from your natural teeth.

Q: Are there age restrictions for getting dental crowns?

There are typically no age restrictions for getting dental crowns. They can be used for patients of all ages, from children to seniors

At Monahan Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we take pride in providing top-quality dental crowns that restore your oral health and enhance your smile’s beauty. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions or require dental crowns for restorative or cosmetic purposes. 

We are dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy, functional, radiant smile you can proudly share. Your journey to dental excellence begins here.