A dental crown is designed to restore a damaged and poorly functioning tooth. At Precinct Line Dentistry in North Richland Hills, Dr. Anu Vaddineni uses dental crowns to restore damaged teeth. Versatile, durable and lifelike, crowns could help you regain your best smile.
The details on dental crowns
Most dental crowns, or caps, are made from naturally-colored and shaped porcelain. In her North Richland Hills office, Dr. Anu uses information from oral examination and X-rays to determine if a crown is your right treatment. If it is, she reshapes your tooth to remove damaged portions and size it so the crown fits well. She then takes oral impressions for the dental lab to create your crown.
Crowns are cemented in place with a light-sensitive adhesive. Dr. Anu adjusts shape, fit and bite as needed. Well-constructed crowns are virtually indistinguishable from your other healthy teeth.
Reasons for dental crown placement
Your dentist will consider what restoration is best for your oral health, smile longevity and personal appearance. Here are the reasons to use this restoration:
- Save a weak or failing tooth from further damage or extraction
- Anchor bridgework to replace one or more missing teeth
- Restore dental implants, true artificial teeth from root to crown
- Cover a misshapen, cracked or chipped tooth
- Strengthen a tooth which has undergone a root canal procedure (removal of diseased and inflamed interior pulp)
Living with your dental crown
Typically, these restorations last for at least a decade, says the American Dental Association (ADA). Care is straightforward:
- Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes.
- Floss every day to remove plaque.
- Avoid teeth clenching with a bite guard.
- Don't use your teeth to open packages, to bite your fingernails or chew your pencil.
- See your dental team at Precinct Line Dentistry twice a year for exams and cleanings or any time you perceive a problem with your teeth or gums.
Contact our office
At Precinct Line Dentistry in North Richland Hills, expect excellence in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental services, including beautiful and durable porcelain crowns. To learn more about crowns, please phone our office for a personal consultation with Dr. Anu. Phone our office: (817) 663-0076.