Dental Crowns
Is a tooth with noticeable decay or damage stopping you from smiling or interfering with eating? A dental crown can give the affected tooth a restored appearance and improved functioning. At Ayan Dentistry, our dentist in Naples, FL, offers this solution for teeth that aren’t in good shape.
What Is a Dental Crown?
You can think of these restorations as a kind of cap for your teeth. They completely cover them, protecting them from damage and bacteria, while also strengthening them.
How Do Crowns Help Restore Teeth?
Dental crowns are durable coverings for your teeth, helping them in several ways, such as:
- Making weak teeth stronger
- Reducing the risk of further damage to broken/cracked teeth
- Restoring chewing abilities
- Reducing wear and tear on vulnerable teeth
- Improving a tooth’s appearance
When You Might Need a Crown?
We may recommend this option if you have any teeth that are damaged or decayed and at risk of further harm. Or you might need crowns if you’re getting a bridge or implants. We also place them on teeth after root canals or to hide severe stains.
What Types of Dental Crowns Are There?
We offer multiple kinds of dental crowns in Naples, FL, to suit various cases, depending on the tooth’s location and other factors.
Ceramic and Porcelain
These are great crowns to choose for a natural appearance, especially if they’re going on front teeth. Their tooth-colored appearance helps enhance your smile — while protecting your teeth.
Metal
This crown type is more suitable for teeth that don’t show when you smile, like your molars or other back teeth. Their durability helps them withstand force from chewing.
Resin
This material isn’t used much for permanent crowns, since it’s not as strong. But it’s a good option for temporary crowns that you won’t have long.
What Is the Process of Getting a Dental Crown?
Our dental team has to prepare your tooth. Instead of just placing a crown on it as is, we need to remove decayed/damaged areas and ensure there’s room for the crown to fit snugly. That involves taking off some enamel and reshaping your tooth.
We also have to take impressions for your custom crown. It won’t be ready right away in most cases, so we’ll place a temporary crown on your tooth and have you return for your permanent crown.
How Do You Take Care of Crowns?
Doing the following can help them last for a decade or more:
- Don’t eat anything hard or sticky to prevent crown damage
- Don’t open bags or do other tasks using your teeth
- Brush and floss regularly
Set Up a Dental Crown Appointment Today!
Do you have weakened or decayed teeth that need some help and protection? That’s why we offer dental crowns in Naples, FL, at Ayan Dentistry! Our dentist can help you choose a type that works best for your teeth.
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