Dental Crowns Near Me in Richmond

Dental Crowns Near Me

We have resin, metal, porcelain, and ceramic dental crowns for yourtooth’s restoration. Dental crowns are used to cover damage to a tooth. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is fitted on top of a damagedtooth to protect the tooth from further damage. A crown is only placedafter treatment of your underlying problem. If you have tooth decay,your dentist will first address the problem before placing thecrown.

A dental crown can be used in these situations

• To protect a weak tooth

• To support a dental implant

• To support a dental bridge

• To restore a broken tooth

• To cover and support a tooth with a large filling

• To cover a discolored tooth

Dental crowns are usually done in two appointments even thoughsingle-appointment procedures are also possible.

Dental crown placement in two appointments

The steps involved include;

• X-ray examination of the affected tooth

• Filling the outer layer of the tooth

• Creating an impression of the filled tooth and surroundingteeth

• Temporary crown placement

• Cementing the crown after a few weeks

Same-day procedure (one appointment)

With a same-day procedure;

• Your dentist takes digital images of your mouth and creates yourcrown in approximately an hour or 2.

• Once the crown is ready, your dentist fits it intoplace.

• Approximate waiting time is 4 hours.

Care for dental crowns

• Brush with care. We recommend brushing your teeth at least twicea day. Consider using toothpaste made for sensitive teeth especially ifyour natural teeth are sensitive to temperature changes.

• Floss daily to avoid plaque build-up between teeth.

• Avoid hard foods. While a metal crown can sustain hard biting andchewing, other types can’t. Chewing ice or hard foods might cause acrack on your crown.

• If you grind or clench your teeth at night, request a nightguard.

Are you a candidate for dental crowns? Call us to find out.