Do you have a tooth that hurts? This pain could be due to a cavity or an infected tooth. To restore the tooth and ensure comfort, and also a more natural appearance, we can create and place a dental crown. In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about how we restore smiles with a custom crown, so you can feel good when you laugh and smile!
How We Design and Craft a Crown
How do we design one? To begin, we will numb the tooth being treated so you feel comfortable as we remove outer structure to make room for your new repair. We then take detailed digital images of the prepared tooth, which we will use in a lab setting to design and craft your new restoration. The restoration will be made from materials like ceramic, which we shade to blend with your smile. The material is also durable and can handle daily bite forces. If you need a more durable option, such as a crown for the side and rear teeth, we could use lifelike porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia.
Placing a Dental Restoration
When your dental crown is ready, we will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments to provide an optimal fit and a balanced bite. We then attach the finished product with a powerful bonding agent, one that can keep it in place for years to come. With this option, we can address severe tooth decay, complete a root canal for an infected tooth, and even address damage, such as a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth. Placement could also improve overall bite function and even bite balance. For people with missing teeth, we could even secure a bridge in place or restore a single tooth dental implant with durable and lifelike results! In two visits, we can ensure optimal oral health for our patients again.
Keeping Your Crown Strong
What actions can help ensure your new repair stays bright and lasts? You need to brush and floss the restoration as you would natural teeth, and try to cut back on the sugar in your diet. Be sure you see our team for checkup and cleaning, and avoid tobacco products. These actions help safeguard natural teeth and ensure the stability of your restoration too. If you have any questions about how we restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile, with a custom-made dental solution, then contact our team today to learn more.
Ask Our Team About Restoring Your Tooth
Our team wants to help restore your smile and ensure comfort and a lifelike appearance again with a dental restoration. Our team wants every patient to enjoy optimal oral health, proper bite function, and of course, a lifelike appearance with their restorations, so they can feel confident in their smile again. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
