Crowns and
Bridges

What are the Benefits of Crowns and Caps?

Crowns and caps offer a multitude of advantages for your oral health and overall well-being:

• Improved Tooth Strength and Durability

Crowns significantly enhance the strength of a weakened or cracked tooth, preventing further damage and potential fractures. This durability ensures the longevity of your natural tooth.

• Enhanced Function

By restoring the tooth’s original shape and size, crowns enable you to bite and chew comfortably without pain or difficulty. This improved function can positively impact your overall quality of life.

• Aesthetic Appeal

Modern crowns are crafted to seamlessly blend with your natural teeth, resulting in a beautiful and natural-looking smile. This can boost your confidence and self-esteem.

• Protection for Weakened Teeth

Crowns act as a protective shield for teeth that have undergone root canal treatments or have large fillings. They prevent further decay and potential complications.

• Improved Speech Clarity

Crowns can correct any irregularities in tooth shape or size that may affect your speech, allowing you to speak clearly and confidently.

• Long-lasting Solution

When properly cared for, crowns can last for many years, offering a long-term solution for dental problems.

What’s the Process of Getting Crowns and Caps?

Getting a crown or cap typically involves two dental visits:

1. First Visit

• Examination and Planning

Your dentist will examine your tooth to determine if a crown is necessary. X-rays may be taken to assess the tooth’s condition.

• Tooth Preparation

Your dentist will administer local anesthesia to numb the area. Then, they’ll reshape the tooth by removing a layer of enamel to make room for the crown.

• Impression

Your dentist will take an impression of your prepared tooth. This impression is used to create a custom-made crown.

• Temporary Crown

While the permanent crown is being made, a temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth.

2. Second Visit

• Removal of Temporary Crown

Your dentist will remove the temporary crown.

• Cementation of Permanent Crown

The permanent crown is carefully fitted and cemented onto the prepared tooth.

• Adjustment

Your dentist will make any necessary adjustments to ensure a proper fit and bite.