Dental Crowns Boston
Rebuilding & Renewing Teeth
If you have a damaged or misshapen tooth, our team wants to help you renew its strength and function! We might do so by designing and placing a custom crown on top of it. This restorative dentistry procedure can improve your oral comfort, protect a damaged tooth, and provide a range of benefits. Continue reading below to learn more about dental crowns, or get in touch with our Boston team to request a consultation.
Why Choose Dental Health & Wellness Boston for Dental Crowns?
- 100% Custom-Designed for Each Patient
- Friendly & Inclusive Dental Office
- We Value Relationships Above Everything Else
What Is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are synthetic caps placed on the top of an entire tooth (they cover everything above the gumline) to restore its function and appearance following a restorative procedure, such as a root canal.
When tooth decay has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, dental crowns in Boston are usually the best solution. They can also be used to anchor bridges in place, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or can act as a preventive measure when an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated.
Crowns can be made of various materials. In our office, we favor porcelain, cast gold, and porcelain fused to gold.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
The process of designing and placing a dental crown usually takes at least two appointments.
During the first visit, the tooth must usually be reduced in size, a process known as shaping, to accommodate a crown. We use local anesthesia to make this step as comfortable as possible. Then, an impression is made of the existing tooth. The impression is sent to a lab where a custom-designed crown is made to match your dentist’s specifications. Very often, a temporary dental crown is placed on the tooth to protect it until the permanent restoration is ready.
When the permanent crown arrives in our office, we will verify that it meets our expectations before we secure it onto your tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
As a result of getting a dental crown, you may experience multiple noteworthy benefits:
- Improved comfort: Dental crowns can significantly improve the comfort and chewing ability of a damaged tooth.
- Protection: Because crowns provide protection for your natural teeth, they can prevent further damage and help you avoid extractions.
- Versatility: Dental crowns are versatile and can correct several different types of oral health problems.
- Customization: Crowns can be customized to match the surrounding teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable from other teeth.
- Longevity: With basic maintenance, such as brushing, flossing, regular checkups, and mindfulness while chewing, dental crowns have the potential to last for many years.