A dental crown in Monkton is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues:
- A fractured tooth with decay
- An ill-fitting existing crown
- A decayed tooth that has lost a significant amount of tooth structure
- A tooth that has had a root canal
- A tooth that is too small or misshapen
- A tooth that interferes with a proper bite
Before your dentist can attach the dental crown in Monkton to your tooth, we must prepare the tooth. Dentists often administer a local anesthetic so you won’t feel pain during the prepping.
Your dentist will remove decay, if any, and shape the tooth to receive the dental crown in Monkton. Then a mold is taken of the prepped tooth and surrounding teeth. A temporary crown is then placed on the tooth to guard it until you return to receive the permanent restoration. The patient needs to be careful while wearing the temporary crown. Vigorous brushing or flossing can displace the crown or damage the exposed soft tissue. The patient should also refrain from eating extremely hard foods like nuts or sticky candy. The mold of your teeth is sent to a dental lab where your crown is created.
Dental crowns are offered in three varieties, tooth-colored crowns made of resin or porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or solid metal crowns. Each type has its pros and cons. Your dentist will choose the best-suited crown material for your particular tooth. What if you need a permanent dental restoration for both the top and root of your tooth? A tooth implant is your answer. For more specifics about complete dental restorations and other cosmetic dental solutions, call Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS at 410-357-0099 today.
Contact Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS:
410-357-0099
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
16928 York Rd
Monkton, Maryland
21111
