Dental Crowns Windham
Helping Weak Teeth Get Stronger
Despite your best efforts, your smile will still wear and tear over time. This process can lead to all sorts of tooth damage, including cavities, chips, cracks, and more. With that said, there’s already a great solution for decayed and damaged teeth: dental crowns here in Windham! These caps defend your grin’s weaker parts, ensuring your smile remains safe and healthy. To learn more about them and how they work, simply keep reading or book a visit today!
Why Choose Roosevelt Dental for Dental Crowns?
- High-Quality Crown Materials
- Advanced Digital Impression System
- A Warm & Gentle Dental Team
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a small cap fitted over a weak or decayed tooth. Often made from tooth-colored porcelain or zirconia, its main role is to keep harmful bacteria out of the treatment site. The crown’s material also blends seamlessly with a patient’s surrounding teeth.
Due to such features, the best candidates for dental crowns have traits like the following:
- Decayed or Fractured Teeth
- Dental Fillings That Failed
- Bite Problems That Need Correction
- A Tooth Treated with Root Canal Therapy
- An Existing But Damaged Dental Crown
The Dental Crown Process
Placing a dental crown takes (at most) two dental visits. For the first one, our team “preps” the affected tooth for its final restoration. We place the actual crown at the second appointment.
Dr. Miedema will perform several steps at the preparatory visit. For starters, she’ll numb your tooth so the “prep work” doesn’t hurt; the most you’ll sense from it is a slight pressure. She’ll then remove any old fillings before rebuilding your tooth’s missing structure. Next is the removal of some enamel to make room for the crown, after which we’ll take an impression of your tooth. Workers use this impression to craft the final cap over 2-3 weeks; you’ll wear a temporary one in the meantime.
In contrast, the second visit is less invasive. We’ll just secure your crown (with dental cement) and ensure it blends well with its surroundings. Afterward, we’ll polish your cap and let you enjoy your repaired tooth!
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
By getting a dental crown from Roosevelt Dental, you’ll enjoy the following upsides:
- Improved Oral Health – Because they use strong materials, dental crowns protect your teeth and withstand your bite. That means they’ll help you avoid future root canals or tooth extractions.
- Natural Looks – Our dental crowns match the shade of your smile, blending seamlessly with their surroundings. Friends and family won’t even notice you have them.
- Versatile Care – Dental crowns cover the surfaces of teeth, so they can fix cavities, chips, cracks, and more.
- Long-Lasting Results – The average dental crown can last 5-15 years, while a well-maintained one may have a lifespan of 30 years or more.