When you have damaged teeth that can be saved instead of being extracted, a dental crown is an option that your dentist will consider. Dental crowns Frisco residents have available, are permanent fixtures that look and function like your natural teeth. Your dentist can also color the crown so that it blends in with the surrounding teeth instead of being a different color. Once the crown is made, it’s cemented to the natural tooth. You can have one crown done at a time or multiple crowns placed in one visit.
Before the process begins, you’ll talk about the type of crown that would be best, such as one that’s ceramic, a stainless steel option, or one of the other materials that can be used. In most situations, you’ll need to visit the office at least twice. The first step for dental crowns in Frisco is taking X-rays to determine the structure and health of the tooth. Your dentist will also perform an exam to make sure the tooth is healthy and there it’s not too weak to support the crown. A tooth that is damaged or that is broken might need to be filled before a crown is placed. An impression will then be taken of the tooth so that the crown can be made.
A temporary crown is usually placed until you go back for the next visit. This will help to keep the tooth from shifting between visits and will help to protect the tooth from any further damage that could occur. Once the crown is prepared, you will go back to the office so that it can be placed over your tooth after the temporary crown is removed. After a few days or even a few weeks, you won’t even know that you have a crown over your tooth.
If you have teeth that are damaged, contact Lone Star Dental Care to find out what can be done. You can also visit our website for more information about the services that are offered by the office.
