Dental crowns offer a simple solution to many tooth issues Dr. Keith Bever, your Mt. Pleasant, MI, dentist treats. Could a crown help you?
How crowns work
Crowns, also called caps, cover the top parts of teeth on all four sides. The hollow restorations can be made of porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic or resin. All of these materials look like natural tooth enamel and are extremely durable.
Your first crown visit to the Mt. Pleasant dental office includes reducing the size of your tooth to allow the crown to fit properly. Your dentist will also make an impression of your mouth and create a temporary crown for you. In about two weeks, you'll return to the office and swap your temporary crown for your permanent restoration.
Dental crowns protect and restore damaged teeth
Broken teeth detract from your appearance, make chewing difficult, and can be painful. Fortunately, a crown will end your pain, restore the normal appearance of your tooth, and make it possible to use your tooth to chew and bite once again.
Crowns also protect teeth that are fragile and in danger of breaking or fracturing. Your dentist may recommend a crown if your tooth is cracked, brittle or crumbling. The restorations are often used to strengthen teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy or large fillings.
Don't like the appearance of a tooth? A dental crown can help
Dental flaws can make you feel self-conscious and a little reluctant to smile. Crowns conceal flaws, making your teeth look more uniform. They're often used to change the appearance of oddly shaped teeth, lengthen short teeth, or hide discolorations or other flaws.
Crowns help fill the gaps in your smile
Have you lost one or more teeth? Crowns make it possible to replace your missing teeth. They anchor dental bridges and are also used in dental implants. Implants are tiny titanium posts that serve as the roots for new teeth. After implants bond to your jawbone, they're connected to dental crowns to complete the restoration of your teeth.
Enhance and protect your smile with dental crowns. Call your dentist in Mt. Pleasant, MI, Dr. Bever, at (989) 773-9793 to schedule your appointment.