Dental Crowns Monroe, WA Due to our teeth seeing so much wear and tear throughout the years, they are more likely to become damaged as we grow older. Damage to a tooth can be caused by dental-related diseases or trauma, both resulting in a less-than-ideal looking tooth. Our team here at Monroe Smiles can help you restore damaged teeth with crowns, so you can boost your smile to its fullest potential. What Are Dental Crowns, and Who Can Benefit from Them?Dental crowns are prosthetic caps that go over a tooth or implant. They are designed to restore the shape and function of a tooth. A single missing tooth may cause other teeth to shift in an attempt to close the exposed space, which utterly changes your bite. The lack of stimulus that is no longer provided by the tooth in its area of the jawbone may cause it to gradually shrink. A crown is recommended to prevent this from happening. People with dental implants, or who experienced any kind of damage that compromised the structure of one or several teeth, may greatly benefit from dental crowns. Teeth that have undergone a root canal, or a significantly deep cavity that was left untreated, are often good candidates for crowns as well. Still, our professionals will need to evaluate your case before considering artificial crowns as an option. What is The Procedure of Obtaining a Dental Crown?Oftentimes the damage of a tooth is a result of a cavity, and so it does need to be addressed by removing the source of infection. Even if there is not an infection, your tooth will need to be cleaned before obtaining an artificial crown. The procedure itself is simple and painless: your tooth is shaved down, which will serve as an abutment tooth, better understood as the base for the crown. Once a custom crown has been made, it is then connected to the abutment tooth, thus concluding the process and restoring the smile. The Different Types of Crowns AvailableMetal, porcelain, porcelain infused, and resin crowns are available to dental patients. Metal crowns are by far the strongest. An advantage of metal crowns is that they are less likely to crack or break. Porcelain crowns are just a bit more fragile, but are tooth-colored, making them appear just like natural teeth. Resin crowns, on the other hand, are a bit weaker, but also a more economical option. If you have wanted to restore and improve your smile by elevating it to its greatest potential, dental crowns might just be for you. For any questions regarding crown options, please do not hesitate to contact our team here at Monroe Smiles. Call (360) 467-6386 today! |
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