We Restore Teeth to Their Strong, Stunning Brilliance with High-quality Porcelain Crowns
When you have a decayed or cracked tooth, it can be hard to put your best smile forward, not to mention the frequent avoidance of certain foods because of diminished chewing ability. Dental crowns in Sioux City, Iowa, can restore the beauty and function of your afflicted tooth while boosting your confidence. Expertly placed by Dr. Nhu Le, porcelain crowns from Sioux City Family Dentistry have the transformative power to change your smile and life.
How Dental Crowns Restore Your Smile
Also known as dental caps, dental crowns are custom-made restorations that encapsulate the entire visible portion of the tooth. Dental crowns enhance your tooth’s color, shape, size, and health to improve its function and aesthetics.
Dental crowns have several uses in dentistry. Your dentist may recommend a dental crown to:
- Top off a dental implant
- Secure a dental bridge
- Strengthen a severely decayed or damaged tooth
- Reinforce a tooth after a root canal
- Cosmetically improve a discolored or misshaped tooth
Dental crowns are created from several materials, including composite, porcelain, gold, and other metals. Your dentist will evaluate your dental needs to recommend the best dental crown type. Our office uses versatile porcelain crowns for smile restoration. These crowns offer excellent aesthetics, closely resembling natural teeth. Moreover, porcelain crowns, including those of posterior teeth, are highly resilient and durable to withstand heavy biting forces.
The dental crown procedure
Placing a dental crown involves a few easy appointments with the dentist. The first step is a consultation to determine your eligibility for a crown. If yes, the dentist will remove the decayed portion and reshape your tooth by removing a small amount of the tooth structure to accommodate your crown thickness.
Next, the dentist will take digital scans of your prepped tooth. These impressions serve as a guide when fabricating your crowns. Since your crown may take a few days to craft, the dentist will temporarily restore your tooth until your restoration is ready.
Once your dentist receives your crown, you’ll return to the office for placement. The doctor will remove the temporary crown and “try in” your new crown. After a few adjustments to ensure proper fit and alignment, we’ll use a strong adhesive to bond your crown permanently to your tooth.
Placing a dental crown involves a few easy appointments with the dentist. The first step is a consultation to determine your eligibility for a crown. If yes, the dentist will remove the decayed portion and reshape your tooth by removing a small amount of the tooth structure to accommodate your crown thickness.
Porcelain crowns near me in Sioux City, Iowa
Next, the dentist will take digital scans of your prepped tooth. These impressions serve as a guide when fabricating your crowns. Since your crown may take a few days to craft, the dentist will temporarily restore your tooth until your restoration is ready.
Once your dentist receives your crown, you’ll return to the office for placement. The doctor will remove the temporary crown and “try in” your new crown. After a few adjustments to ensure proper fit and alignment, we’ll use a strong adhesive to bond your crown permanently to your tooth.