Dental Crowns – Temple, TX
Beautiful, Long-Lasting Dental Restorations
As strong as your teeth may be, they'll still wear down over time. Such erosion puts them at risk of chips, cracks, cavities, and similar damage. The good news is that you can fight back; dental crowns in Temple would repair your weak and injured teeth! All you’d need to do is see Drs. Fossum and Grosskopf, who’d equip you with the unique dental caps. Learn more by reading the details below, or book a consultation in the coming days.
Why Choose Richard Fossum, DDS for Dental Crowns?
- Many Different Materials for Crowns
- Experienced Dentists & Team
- Patient is Always Number One
What is a Dental Crown?
At its core, a dental crown is a small cap that fits over a weak or damaged tooth. Dentists will place this cap to prevent further harm to the treated area, thus reducing the risk of oral issues. The placed crown can also “blend in” with the patient’s smile when made of ceramic or porcelain. (Other crown materials we use include metal and porcelain fused to metal (PFM).
Given the facts above, the best dental crown candidates have one (or more) of the following traits:
- Highly Fractured or Decayed Teeth
- Large & Failing Dental Fillings
- A Root-Canal-Treated Tooth
- An Existing-yet-Damaged Dental Crown
- Bite Problems That Need Correction
The Dental Crown Process
Here at our office, you can get a dental crown with only two visits. Our team uses the first session to prepare your tooth for its cap. Several weeks later, we place the actual restoration during the second visit.
Our team will do several things for the initial crown visit. To start out, we’ll numb your mouth with an anesthetic to ensure the “prep work” doesn’t cause aches. We’ll then remove any old fillings from the treatment site, later rebuilding your tooth’s missing structure if necessary. What comes next is the shaving of your enamel – a step that ensures your tooth has room for its crown. Once that’s done, we’ll take an impression of the prepped tooth that lets workers craft your restoration.
Two to three weeks later, you’ll attend the second session. We’ll place your dental crown at that time, all while ensuring it fits your tooth well. (This work should be quick; we’ll just confirm your restoration blends seamlessly with your grin.) Lastly, we’ll cement the crown, polish it, and let you enjoy your strengthened tooth!
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
By getting a dental crown, you’ll enjoy the following treatment benefits:
- Versatile Help – Since dental crowns cover the visible surfaces of teeth, they can treat chips, cracks, cavities, and more!
- Improved Oral Health – Due to their durable materials, dental crowns both protect your teeth and withstand your bite. They can thus keep you from needing root canals or tooth extractions.
- Lifelike Looks – Tooth-colored dental crowns match surrounding teeth, blending in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. You can trust them to look incredibly lifelike.
- Enduring Results – On average, a dental crown can last about 5-15 years. Well-maintained ones can even work for 30 years or more!