Dental Crowns
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown—also called a “cap”—covers a damaged tooth or dental implant and restores it to its original size and shape. Dental crowns are made to look like your natural teeth, they can provide an improved appearance.
Crowns are cemented or bonded onto the natural teeth and typically last 10 or more years with great home care and an excellent hygienist.
Signs You Need a Dental Crown
- A cavity or tooth with decay
- Cracked, broken, or chipped tooth.
- Severe tooth discoloration.
- A tooth with a large cavity.
- Misshapen teeth.
- Large gaps between teeth.
Advantages of Dental Crowns
These are some of the benefits of dental crowns:
“The doctor and her staff are excellent! They make sure you understand the health of your teeth and how to make them better. Friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. What more could you ask for?”
-Roger P.
They provide relief and protection | Crowns can lead to less discomfort or soreness and easier eating. In addition, crowns can keep decay from damaging your teeth down the road.
They are durable | Dental crowns are made of tough materials that can withstand the stresses placed upon the mouth. Keeping up on brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits can contribute to a long life for your dental crown.
They can improve your appearance | You shouldn’t have to cover your mouth when you smile or laugh. Dental crowns can help you feel more comfortable about sharing your smile.
They allow you to maintain a normal life | While you should take good care of your teeth to ensure that they stay strong, you should be able to eat and speak just as well as you could with your natural teeth.
Can a Dental Crown be Whitened?
Unfortunately, dental crowns cannot be whitened. They remain the same color as when they were originally placed in your mouth. Because of this, if you have discolored teeth Dr. McNeil-Amorteguy may recommend you undergo teeth whitening prior to receiving your new dental crown. This ensures all your teeth are the same desired shade of white.
Get Started on Fixing in Your Smile Today!
Don’t wait to get started on making improvements to your oral health and appearance. Call 805-543-3016 to learn more about dental crowns and how they can benefit you. We are happy to help!