In our last blog, we looked at how we treat tooth decay with a dental filling. But if you have damage or decay too severe for a filling alone, we could help with a full restoration. At your Farmington, MI, dental office, we can offer durable and often lifelike restoration with our custom dental crowns.
The Situations That Call for a Crown
When does a tooth need to receive a dental crown? We could recommend the restoration for a tooth that is cracked, chipped, or broken. We could use one to add length to teeth worn down by teeth grinding. Placement could also address misshapen teeth to improve the overall balance of the bite too, and could boost chewing function too. If you have missing teeth, crowns could help by securing a dental bridge in place or by restoring a single tooth dental implant. These are a few examples of how we can improve the health and beauty of your smile with the placement of a custom dental restoration.
The Materials We Use
When possible, we want to use materials that look natural and offer a durable chewing surface, one that absorbs daily bite forces and pressures. For the front facing teeth, we can create one from all porcelain, as this is the most lifelike material and one we color-match to blend with your smile. Since the side and rear teeth must endure greater bite forces and pressures, we want a more durable restoration too. We could use zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal, both of which we can shade to blend with your smile.
Creating and Placing Your Dental Restoration
How do we create and place one? Our team will start by numbing the tooth being treated so we can comfortably remove structure from it to make room for your restoration. We then take detailed digital images and measurements of the tooth, which we use to design and craft your final product. When the crown is ready, we can attach it with a powerful bonding agent. You now have repair that stops discomfort, restores the tooth, and offers a lifelike appearance in many cases.
If you have any questions about how we treat oral health concerns with a custom crown, or if you have an aching or damaged tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
TALK TO YOUR FARMINGTON, MI, DENTIST ABOUT OUR CUSTOM DENTAL REPAIRS
Our team wants to help you enjoy results that safeguard your tooth and look natural too. To ask questions about how we repair your tooth or set up your appointment, please call Farmington Smiles in Farmington, MI today at 248-474-8060.