When a tooth incurs damage or decay, our Tampa team wants to do everything in our power to preserve it! Doing so can spare you from a gap in your smile and prevent the need for costly tooth replacement. In order to help you maintain a complete set of teeth, we may recommend that you receive a dental crown. What are dental crowns, and how can they benefit you? Read this page to find out.
Dental Crowns Tampa
A Strong Fix for Damaged Teeth
Why Choose Advanced Dental Associates of Tampa Palms for Dental Crowns?
- Beautiful, Lifelike Materials that Stand the Test of Time
- Keep Your Natural Teeth for as Long as Possible
- State-of-the-Art Dental Office that Uses Digital Impressions
What Is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns, also called caps, are a treatment designed to restore the strength, functionality, and appearance of teeth that have been broken or damaged by decay, disease, or injury. Crowns are custom made to fit your smile and are bonded over your original tooth to cover it and prevent further damage. If you are replacing a missing tooth, your crown may be placed atop a dental implant. This type of restoration is intended to be a long-lasting solution for your oral health and smile.
Dental crowns can be made of various materials, but in our office, we favor porcelain and other options that bear a strong resemblance to natural tooth enamel.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
The dental crown process takes place across two or more appointments.
During the initial visit, we will prepare your tooth by removing some of its enamel. This is important so that your crown will fit well and work in harmony with your natural bite. We use local anesthesia to keep patients comfortable during this process. Next, we take digital impressions so we can design your new restoration.
While a trustworthy laboratory fabricates your permanent crown, you will wear a temporary one. Once your permanent crown is ready, we will double-check that it meets our expectations before we bond it onto your tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
As a result of getting a dental crown, you may experience several benefits:
- Improved dental function. A crown can improve your bite, reduce dental sensitivity, and increase the strength of damaged teeth.
- Improved appearance. By covering a damaged tooth, a crown can help your smile to look as beautiful as possible.
- Avoid tooth extraction. Whenever possible, we recommend that patients keep their natural teeth in order to enjoy optimum health.
- Long-lasting results. With proper care, a well-made dental crown has the potential to last for 10 – 15 years or longer.
- Easy maintenance. Caring for a dental crown is not complicated. Good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and reasonable food choices are all important.