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Crowns, or caps for teeth, look and function just like natural teeth.
Your dentist may recommend a crown if your tooth has too much decay to
support a filling, or if your tooth is cracked or broken and in danger
of cracking down
into
the
root. A crown covers
your tooth completely. It fits snugly at the gum and protects what remains
of the natural tooth.
Cerec Machine
Dr. Dougherty has been following, for years, the development of the
Cerec machine. It has now taken such an enormous leap in software design
that exceeds any grueling excellence evaluation. This machine allows
inlays and crowns to be prepared and cemented during the same visit.
The Cerec unit mills the crowns and inlays according to Dr. Dougherty's
design so they can be immediately seated. This avoids the taking of an
impression, the wearing of temporaries and the need for a second visit.
An incredible new service.
The Functions of Dental
Crowns
The crown serves two important functions. First, it restores the appearance
of your teeth and your face. If your tooth is severely decayed or cracked,
the dentist will need to restore it prior to preparing a cap. Teeth
also support the muscles in our faces, so anything less than a full tooth
may affect the way you look.
Second, a crown will be the same size and
shape as the natural tooth. As a result, it will keep your jaw and
bite aligned; it will also make
sure that other teeth don't shift locations or take on a greater share
of the work of biting and chewing.
Make-up of Dental Crowns
Porcelain crowns
usually are built on a metal base, which fits snugly over the natural
tooth. We will choose a porcelain that matches the color
of your natural teeth.
Porcelain crowns usually are so carefully matched
in color, they cannot be distinguished from your natural teeth. Many
people choose porcelain
crowns for their cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.
New
materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns
in some cases. They have a beautiful life-like appearance.
Crowns also
can be made of all gold. Some people prefer not to use gold because
it stands out from the other teeth in appearance. At the same
time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic
issue is not a big one. At Dougherty Dental Care we will discuss the
types of materials available if we recommend a crown.
Dental Hygiene with Dental Crowns
An Ounce of Prevention Is Still the Rule!
Once your crown is in place, make sure the area is brushed well and
that you floss below the gum line. While the crown protects your
remaining
tooth from further decay, you must protect the base of the crown from
bacterial growth and gum disease.
Regular brushing and flossing as you would
your natural teeth will ensure that your crown will be in place for
years to come!
Dental crowns that
reflect light with a natural healthy glow are now available at Dougherty
Dental Care.
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