Dental Crowns With Gentle Dental
A dental crown is essentially a cap that is placed over a damaged or decayed tooth. The crown is used to restore the shape and functionality of a tooth, as well as protect it. There are several different options available to you for the material of your crown – metal, porcelain, composite resin, and ceramic. Dental crowns are long lasting and don’t require any special care other than a good oral hygiene routine: brushing and flossing daily!
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When Is A Dental Crown Necessary?
Dental crowns are solutions for teeth that are damaged or decayed beyond the repair capabilities of a filling. Some common reasons why a dental crown is necessary include weakened or cracked teeth from decay, broken or worn down teeth, teeth with large fillings due to cavities, teeth that have had root canals, and teeth that are discolored or misshapen. Dental crowns are sometimes also used for holding dental bridges in place and covering dental implants.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
Dental crowns generally take two visits to our dentist office to complete. On your first visit, x-rays will be taken of the tooth and mouth in order to assess the problem. If the tooth needing the crown is at risk for infection due to decay or damage, a root canal procedure may be required before the crown is put on your tooth. If no root canal is needed, the tooth will be filed down in order to create the space needed for the crown to fit over the top of it. After shaping the tooth, an impression will be made which will ensure that the crown will fit correctly and won’t affect your bite. The impression will then be sent to a dental lab where the custom crown will be created, and you’ll be given a temporary crown in the meantime. On your second visit to our office, your temporary crown will be removed, and your permanent crown will be put in place using a special dental cement. The crown will then be colored to match the rest of your natural teeth, and just like that you’ll once again have a perfect smile that you can be proud of!
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Contact Gentle Dental of Southern Maine
Our family dentistry offices are located in Topsham, Biddeford, and South Portland! We provide general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry (including dental crowns) to our patients in our southern Maine offices. We believe it’s important for our patients to understand exactly what is going on with their smile, so if you have any questions please feel free to contact us! Give us a call at one of our offices or fill out the contact form on our website. If you’re a new patient, don’t hesitate to fill out the new patient form on our website, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
Real Clients, Real Stories
From the moment I called to become a new patient, to the check in, the cleaning, and the doctor’s examination and procedure, and the payment/checkout process… I was blown away by the kindness and thoroughness of all these wonderful women. They all took time to answer my questions, asked me what was best for me, and genuinely cared about my health and finances. I have never written a review for a medical office ever but these women from beginning to end were so positive and helpful and kind. I am never going to another dentist’s office.