A tooth that becomes damaged, fractured, or decayed beyond what a dental filling can repair can become uncomfortable and make chewing painful. Your Jacksonville dentist may recommend a crown to restore your tooth when this happens. Here's what you can expect if you need a tooth crown.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A crown actually fits over your remaining healthy tooth structure like a cap that reaches the gumline. A crown is shaped and shaded to match your tooth; it provides the function you're used to and aesthetically complements your smile.
At Sandpiper Dental, Dr. Doan has CEREC technology, which allows her to deliver high-quality porcelain crowns in a few hours instead of waiting weeks for a dental lab to complete the restoration. CEREC also uses 3-D imaging to streamline getting a crown, providing clear and precise images of the damaged tooth that aids in the design of the new restoration. 3-D images also eliminate the need for messy and uncomfortable impressions dentists used in the past.
These days, restoring your tooth with a dental crown in Jacksonville has never been easier.
When Do You Need a Dental Crown?
Dr. Doan will typically recommend a dental crown in these types of situations:
- For a tooth that is severely broken or fractured
- To restore a tooth with an extensive, old restoration
- To rebuild a tooth that's had root canal treatment
- As a single tooth restoration for a dental implant
- To improve the appearance of a damaged or misshapen tooth
When you have a tooth in need of repair, Dr. Doan will always review your treatment options with you, so you can select treatment procedures that best suit your lifestyle and budget.
If you have questions about dental crowns in Jacksonville, FL, don't hesitate to contact your team at Sandpiper Dental at (904) 223-8001 for more information.