Dentists all over the world choose dental crowns as their restorative method of choice to treat decay, fillings, or disease. Kevin J. Welch, DDS, at Family Practice Dentistry in Kokomo, IN, offers high-quality dental crowns for men and women looking to find practical solutions to pain and medical complications. If you'd like to learn more about the benefits of dental crowns, book an appointment with Dr. Welch today by phone or online.
Dental crowns are prosthetic teeth that your dentist inserts in the place of or directly on top of damaged or missing teeth. Dr. Welch might also recommend a dental crown to fix minor alignment issues to bypass the need for orthodontic treatment.
In covering the affected area, a crown effectively strengthens, protects, and heals the tooth in question.
The team at Family Practice Dentistry offers a range of crowns, though their difference lies in the material used to manufacture them. The most common types of materials used to make dental crowns include:
In most cases, Dr. Welch recommends a material that seamlessly blends in with your natural teeth. During your appointment, he'll tell you what the best option is depending on your budget, the location of the tooth in question, the health of your gum tissue, and the tooth's function.
Dr. Welch recommends dental crowns if you have:
Any of the above might warrant a dental crown. Dr. Welch performs a full oral exam before moving forward.
Dr. Welch first starts by making a digital impression of the tooth at stake that he'll use as a reference to create the permanent crown.
While you wait for the permanent crown to be manufactured, Dr. Welch places a temporary one in the treatment area to protect the site. It may take a week or two for the permanent crown to be ready.
When the permanent crown is ready for placement, Dr. Welch makes the necessary adjustments to ensure your comfort and a perfect fit. He then uses cement to place it.
Dental crowns can last up to 15 years without needing replacement.
A dental crown acts just like a natural tooth would, so you should take care of it the same way. You should brush and floss your teeth at least twice daily and regularly visit Family Practice Dentistry to track their status.
As time goes by, your crown might wear out because of overuse. Dr. Welch can make the necessary adjustments to prolong its lifetime.
Get the most out of your dental crown treatment at Family Practice Dentistry. Call us today at (765) 453-0085 to book an appointment.