Never Take Your Healthy Teeth for Granted

Want to improve your smile? Today's dentists offer a wide range of treatments aimed at correcting concerns or problems with the appearance of your teeth. These treatments include dental crowns. 

A dental crown describes a custom-designed and fabricated tooth-shaped restoration that looks, feels, and functions like a real tooth after installation. Consider the following benefits before getting dental crowns to enhance your smile. That way, you can determine whether or not they are a good option for you.

1. Crowns Can Fix Multiple Flaws 

Looking to fix many smile flaws using a single treatment or procedure? Crowns are the perfect solution for patients facing multiple cosmetic dental issues, including chipped, cracked, broken, and discolored teeth. They can also be used to eliminate gaps between teeth.

When fitted over a damaged tooth, it will restore the tooth's natural size, shape, and color.

2. Installation Of Crowns Is A Minimally Invasive Procedure

Aside from filing your tooth down to remove part of its outer layer, there is nothing remotely invasive that your dentist will do when installing a crown.

Once the filed-down tooth is ready to receive the crown, the dentist will make an impression of the tooth and send it to a lab that makes crowns. The replica of your tooth will be made using trays with paste-like materials, such as alginate, or using digital scanners.

Crowns typically require two office visits to complete. After the first visit, your dentist will require you to return later for crown installation. No cuts or incisions are required throughout the treatment process. 

3. Crowns Can Withstand Years Of Wear

Dental crowns are made using tough materials, such as porcelain, ceramic, metals (like gold, silver, and titanium), porcelain fused to metal, zirconia, and more. As a result, they can retain their strength for many years.

4. Some Crowns Look Natural 

Crowns are an excellent choice if you desire natural-looking results. When made using porcelain or ceramic, these cosmetic dental restorations can replicate the look of your remaining teeth to achieve a uniform and natural appearance.

5. Crowns Help Protect Your Remaining Teeth

When combined with dental implants, crowns offer a permanent solution for replacing missing teeth. Implant-supported crowns help prevent the movement of adjacent teeth, keeping them intact.

Ready for your smile makeover? Despite their advantages, crowns are not for everyone. Book your initial consultation to determine if they are a good fit for you.

Contact a dentist like Dan Czapek, D.M.D. for more information.