Crowns - We've Got You Covered

Restoring Problem Teeth With Sensational Results

If you’re self-conscious about your smile because of cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can restore a healthy, natural-looking smile for you by applying dental crowns to the problem teeth. Designed to fit snugly and function as normal teeth, crowns protect your teeth from further damage and preserve your jaw’s correct natural alignment. We typically recommend all-ceramic crowns because of the precise color matching systems available and durability.

Preparation & Customization

Depending on the degree of restoration required, we can typically design and fit your crowns in two simple steps: preparation and application. First, Dr. Shah will carefully numb your mouth and prepare the recipient teeth by gently removing the outer portion. They carefully and judiciously eliminate any decayed areas, while also creating the proper shape and size to accommodate your crowns. Next, they'll make a precise mold or impression of your teeth and give it to our professional dental laboratory. There, our specialists will carefully produce your crowns for a custom fit. Typically, the production process requires two to three weeks, during which we will protect your teeth and gums by fitting you with temporary resin crowns.

Application & Preservation

Once your crowns are ready, we will remove the temporary crowns, then carefully fit and adjust the permanent ones into place. Then we will carefully evaluate them for appearance, color match, bite discrepancies, and accuracy of fit. Once satisfied with these criteria, we will cement the crowns to each of the prepared teeth.  Once applied, you'll need to protect the crown bases from bacterial growth by conscientiously brushing and flossing them. And finally, it’s imperative that you maintain good professional care of your crowns through regular check-ups at our office.

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