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. 

Dr. Nhu Le, DMD, near me

Dr. Nhu Le, DMD

Dr. Nhu Le completed her undergraduate studies in Physical Chemistry at the University of California, San Diego, before earning her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her General Practice Residency at Montefiore Hospital of Albert Einstein University. With experience owning and managing her own private dental practice, Dr. Le has further enhanced her expertise through extensive continuing education at the renowned Kois Center. She is dedicated to offering a broad spectrum of dental treatments, ensuring excellent patient care and follow-up.