Dental Crowns – Kerrville, TX
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When your tooth is damaged, there’s a way to give it a second life at our dental office. Dental crowns are used in many dental procedures, to cover cracked or chipped tooth surfaces, to provide support for bridgework, to complete a restoration after a root canal, or to cover a dental implant. Dr. Butler can provide dental crowns in Kerrville, TX, in just one day. Call our dental office today to find out how a dental crown or series of crowns can effectively save, protect, and give new life to natural teeth.
Why Choose Carroll R. Butler, DDS Family Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- Porcelain Materials Ensures Best Esthetics
- Fellowship Status in Academy of General Dentistry
- Dental Financing Available Through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that is designed using impressions taken of your tooth. Its size, shape, and color can mimic the look of your natural teeth, allowing for a more blended appearance. When put into place, it covers the entirety of the vulnerable tooth, delivering greater use and optimal protection so that the area underneath can strengthen over time.
Most patients who are recommended for dental crowns typically exhibit one or more of the following:
- Teeth with cavities too large to be fixed with a filling
- Broken or badly chipped teeth
- Weak teeth in danger of breakage
- Teeth that have undergone a root canal
- Dental implants requiring a single tooth restoration
- Bridgework that needs support from abutment teeth
- Badly shaped or severely discolored teeth
The Dental Crown Process
When having a dental crown put into place, Dr. Butler will begin by altering the damaged or decayed tooth so that there is adequate space for the crown to sit once it is secured. If a portion of your tooth is missing, we can apply a filling to create additional structure for the customized restoration to fit into place comfortably.
An impression of your tooth is then captured so that lab technicians can build a dental crown based on the specifications Dr. Butler provides. While waiting for the final restoration to be crafted, you will wear a temporary crown to protect the tooth.
After several weeks, you will return to our office and have your temporary removed so that your permanent crown can be put into place. A final polishing and reexamination will ensure that your tooth is properly protected.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
There are many benefits to receiving a dental crown, some of which include:
- A properly fabricated and installed crown can last anywhere from 5-15 years, with some lasting up to 25 years or more.
- A more visually pleasing aesthetic thanks to the crown’s natural-looking materials that blend in with your existing smile.
- Added strength and protection from potential damage and reinfection.
- Greater stability so that you can eat normally and enjoy the foods you love.
- A process that requires only two dental appointments.
Improved oral health since dental crowns prevent decay from reaching the vulnerable tooth and causing an infection
Dental Crowns FAQs
What Happens If You Wait Too Long to Get a Dental Crown?
Remember, a dentist will only suggest a dental crown if you really need it. That means putting off treatment isn’t a good idea. Doing so would lead to oral health risks and other complications.
You see, your untreated tooth is exposed without a crown. It's quite likely to decay from chewing forces, food debris, and bacteria if left alone. Should that happen, the tooth will become so compromised that it needs a root canal or extraction.
To protect your tooth (and avoid costly procedures later), you should get a dental crown soon after a dentist recommends it. You’ll avoid more hassles that way.
Are Dental Crowns Safe?
The simple truth is that dental crown treatment is very safe. As long as an experienced dentist places the cap, it won’t harm your teeth, gums, or the rest of your mouth.
Crowns are safe mostly due to their materials. At our office, these caps are made of dental porcelain – a type of toxin-free ceramic. They shouldn’t do any damage to your long-term oral health. Plus, their lack of metal greatly reduces the risk of an allergic reaction. It’s highly unlikely for porcelain crowns to cause adverse effects.
Of course, please call your dentist at once if you face side effects. Signs like gum irritation, redness, or swelling near the crown could indicate an allergic reaction.
Do Dental Crowns Feel Natural?
To be honest, they usually do. Your final crown should feel pretty natural within a few days of its placement.
For one thing, crowns are made from durable materials. They’re thus strong enough to withstand chewing forces as well as tooth enamel. Eating with them shouldn’t feel “off” or strange.
Furthermore, dentists work to make your crown fit well. The reason they reshape your tooth is to ensure the cap sits comfortably. Meanwhile, the cap itself is customized based on dental impressions. Your crown won’t stick out or feel like it doesn’t belong.
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