Fix Your Teeth and Boost Your Confidence in Your Smile
Living with damaged teeth can impact your confidence and make simple tasks like chewing or speaking challenging. At River Birch Dental, we offer two types of dental crowns for your needs: traditional and same-day dental crowns.
Discover why Dr. Georgie Vargas is one of the best dentists in Centuria, WI, for restorative dentistry.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns, a valuable solution for damaged teeth, are customized caps placed over a compromised tooth to restore its appearance and function while safeguarding it from further harm. These restorations provide coverage above the gum line, thus preventing cavities and bacterial infection.
Types of Dental Crowns
Traditional Dental Crowns
Traditional dental crowns involve a two-visit process. During your initial visit, we’ll take detailed impressions of your affected tooth, which will be sent to a dental laboratory. There, specialists will meticulously craft your customized crown using these scans.
Same-Day Dental Crowns
For a more expedited dental crown restoration, Dr. Vargas offers CEREC® (Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) same-day crowns. Our Centuria office is equipped with advanced CEREC technology, allowing you to receive your crown in just one 90-minute appointment.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns offer a range of advantages for patients in need of tooth restoration:
- Minimally Invasive: Dental crowns provide a conservative approach to addressing dental issues.
- Customization: Whether you choose traditional or same-day crowns, they match your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless look.
- Preventive: Crowns are effective at preventing cavities and further damage to the tooth.
- Durability: Dental crowns are known for longevity, preserving your natural tooth structure for years.
Candidacy for Dental Crowns
Are you wondering if dental crowns suit your needs? Here are some common scenarios where they can be a beneficial solution:
- Repairing Damage: Dental crowns can repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, restoring both form and function.
- Decayed Teeth: When enamel has decayed beyond what a filling can address, crowns provide comprehensive restoration.
- Aesthetic Enhancement: Crowns can enhance the appearance of teeth, addressing issues like discoloration or irregular shape.
- Post-Root Canal Therapy: Teeth that have undergone root canal therapy may require crowns to protect and strengthen them.
- Support for Implants and Bridges: Crowns top off dental implants or bridges, completing the restoration.
The Dental Crown Process
Traditional Dental Crowns
The process of receiving a traditional crown involves:
- Local Anesthetic: Dr. Vargas administers a local anesthetic and your preference of dental sedation for your comfort.
- Tooth Preparation: A small portion of enamel is removed to accommodate the custom crown.
- Impressions: Detailed impressions of the targeted tooth are taken during the initial visit.
- Laboratory Crafting: Impressions are sent to a dental laboratory where specialists create your customized crown.
- Temporary Crown: While waiting for your permanent crown, a temporary one is placed to maintain functionality.
- Final Placement: On the final visit, your tooth is prepared, decayed tissue is removed, and the custom crown is securely placed with dental cement.
Same-Day Dental Crowns
The process of receiving a same-day dental crown involves:
- Local Anesthetic: Dr. Vargas administers a local anesthetic and your preference of dental sedation for your comfort.
- Tooth Preparation: A small portion of enamel is removed to accommodate the custom crown.
- Digital Impressions: Digital impressions of your mouth are taken.
- On-Site Milling: Using CEREC technology, your crown is milled on-site.
- Placement and Cementing: The crown is placed and cemented onto your tooth, giving you a restored smile in a single day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental insurance coverage varies, but many plans do provide coverage for dental crowns, especially when the procedure is medically necessary. Check with your insurance provider for specific details regarding coverage and any potential out-of-pocket expenses.
The process of getting a dental crown is typically painless. Local anesthesia is administered to ensure your comfort during the procedure. You might experience mild discomfort or sensitivity after the anesthesia wears off, but this can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
The longevity of dental crowns can vary based on factors such as the materials used and your oral hygiene habits. On average, dental crowns can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years or longer with proper care.
Not all dental crowns require a root canal treatment. Crowns are often used to restore and protect teeth that have undergone root canal therapy. Your dentist will assess whether a root canal is necessary before placing the crown.