Dental Crowns – Lowell, WY
Stellar Protection for Damaged Smiles
Even if you’re a frequent brusher and flosser, teeth tend to wear down over time. There’s a good chance you’ll eventually suffer a chipped tooth, cavity, or some other form of dental damage. That said, don’t take these facts to mean a broken smile is unavoidable. You can always get dental crowns from our Lovell practice; these caps will repair your grin in no time. For more details, just keep reading or book a visit to our office.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a small cap designed to cover the surface of a damaged tooth. Once set in place, it both protects and hides the treatment site from public view. Doing so results in a healthier smile – the crown keeps harmful bacteria and debris from reaching the damaged area.
Due to the traits above, the best dental crown candidates tend to have worn or broken teeth. Examples of these include a cracked tooth, an unfillable cavity, or a site that just had a root canal. For such parts of your mouth, a dental crown can offer crucial restoration.
All that said, the best way to confirm your candidacy is to consult Dr. Anderson. He’ll closely assess your smile to see if a dental crown suits you.
The Dental Crown Process
In general, the dental crown process takes two appointments. The first of these visits will prepare your tooth for its restoration. Later, the follow-up session will place your final restoration once it’s ready.
Our team will spend your first visit prepping your tooth for its crown. For this process, we’ll remove bits of enamel from the treatment site; doing so makes space for the cap. The next step is to make an impression of the prepared tooth and send it to a dental lab. By using this model, workers will craft your final restoration over a few weeks or so. You’ll wear a temporary crown while this crafting proceeds.
You’ll attend the second appointment when your dental crown is ready. At that time, Dr. Anderson will quickly and smoothly place your new prosthetic. He’ll then make last-minute changes so the cap fits well with your smile. After polishing, your newly crowned tooth will be ready for the world!
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Getting a dental crown comes with many great perks. The most common of these are:
- Custom Design – Thanks to their porcelain, our dental crowns match your other teeth in color, size, and shape. That means they look gorgeous and blend seamlessly with your smile.
- Tooth Protection – Today’s dental crowns can protect teeth from bacteria and withstand the force of your bite. As such, they let you avoid a root canal or tooth extraction later.
- Versatile Care – Any given dental crown covers a tooth’s visible surface, so it can fix cavities, chips, cracks, and more.
- Long-Lasting Results – When provided with good care, a dental crown can last 15+ years.