How Dental Crowns Can Help Your Smile

Do you have a problem with the appearance or function of a tooth? A dental crown is a versatile restoration offered by your Franklin, IN, dentist, Dr. Joshua Stevens of Franklin Dental, and may be just what you need to improve your smile.

What are dental crowns?

Dental crowns are a hollow tooth-shaped restoration that covers the visible parts of teeth and can be made with several durable materials, including porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, or resin. The restorations slide over the top of your natural teeth.

To prepare for a crown, your dentist reduces the size of your tooth slightly. This step ensures a proper fit for your crown. During your visit to the Franklin, IN, dental office your dentist will take an impression of your mouth. Using the impression as a guide, dental technicians create crowns that look just like your natural teeth.

It will take about two weeks until your final crown is ready. In the meantime, you'll wear a temporary crown created by your dentist.

When are crowns recommended?

Do you have a broken or fragile tooth? A crown will repair and strengthen the tooth. A broken or fractured tooth can be painful and may affect normal chewing, in addition to changing your appearance. Once your new crown is cemented to your tooth, you'll be able to chew normally and will enjoy looking at your smile in the mirror once again.

Cracks, large fillings, and root canal therapy tend to weaken teeth, making them more likely to fracture. Brittle teeth may also increase your risk of a break. Adding a crown to weak teeth supports and strengthens them, reducing the likelihood of a fracture.

Dental crowns can also transform unattractive teeth. Whether the problem is a discoloration or shape issues, adding a crown is a simple way to make your smile look more uniform.

Adding a crown can lengthen teeth too. Teeth can shorten due to wear and tear or grinding and clenching your teeth while you sleep. In addition to changing your appearance, short teeth may also affect your bite.

Have you lost a tooth? Crowns are paired with dental implants to completely restore a missing tooth. Implants are synthetic root replacements that bond to your jawbone. Connecting crowns to the top of implants creates brand new artificial teeth that feel just like your natural teeth.

Enhance your smile with dental crowns! Call your dentist in Franklin, IN, Dr. Stevens of Franklin Dental, at (317) 868-2672 to schedule your appointment.

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