Dental Crowns in Thornton
Your Perfect Smile
For patients that are missing teeth, have had a prior root canal, or those who simply want to correct a chipped or cracked tooth’s appearance, a dental crown may be an ideal solution for you.
Dental crowns are crafted to match your smile perfectly in color, tooth shape, and bite. They’ll also look, feel and function exactly like your real teeth. In fact, your own friends and family members likely won’t be able to tell you have a crown-they’ll simply comment on how beautiful your smile is.
What Are Crowns?
Crowns, or “caps” as some call them, are custom-made covers for teeth that have had a root canal (leaving very little tooth structure), cracked or weakened teeth or teeth that are so decayed that a regular filling isn’t sufficient. Made of porcelain or ceramic material, they can be matched to the colour of your natural teeth, enabling them to blend in perfectly. It typically takes two appointments to fit a crown.
At the first appointment, we prepare the tooth so the crown is able to snuggly fit over it. Next, we mold an impression of the tooth so that the crown fits between the teeth on either side of it and is the same size and shape as the one being capped. At the end of this visit, we attach a temporary crown to protect the tooth until the permanent crown is ready.
At the second visit, we cement the permanent crown and make sure that it feels comfortable and natural and that your bite is correct. That’s it!
Who May Need A Crown
Reasons your tooth may be compromised and require a crown include:
- Dental injury resulting in a cracked or chipped tooth
- Cosmetic imperfections of a tooth
- A tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
- A tooth weakened due to decay, clenching or grinding
A dental crown may also be used to cover a discoloured tooth, provided that it is determined to be the best option. A crown can be made from several materials: metal, porcelain, ceramic, resin or a combination of these. Our dentists will discuss these options with you in order to help you decide which type is best for you based on several factors that include longevity, appearance and cost. Crowns can restore the function of your teeth and return confidence to your smile!
We Offer Finest Crowns
Thornton Dental takes pride in offering advanced designs and finest materials in dental replacements. Our experience in providing dental crowns allow us to give you the finest dental service possible. If you are ready to restore your smile with our crowns visit us today.
Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.
