Do you have an extremely discolored and unsightly tooth? A particularly weak tooth? Or do you want to repair the visible part of one or more tooth (s) for aesthetic reasons? For all damaged teeth, we can use dental crowns to restore their structure and appearance. It is an aesthetic and very effective solution to solidify, protect and beautify the damaged tooth (s).
What is that ?
A dental crown is permanently bonded to
the mouth to restore teeth that are considerably dilapidated to their natural size and function.
There are three popular types of dental crowns:
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Dental crowns are usually made of porcelain or ceramic, so that they look as close as possible to real teeth. They work by fitting on the damaged tooth, giving it back strength and good appearance. Dental crowns can also be used on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth.
Management
A complete evaluation is first performed beforehand to ensure that your teeth that we plan to restore are healthy enough to withstand the installation of a dental crown and to check for contraindications (severely damaged tooth or broken, severely decayed tooth …). Our dentists may need to treat the teeth in question first if they notice an infection. Once the teeth are prepared, impressions are taken and used to create your custom-made dental crowns.
Results
Dental crowns look like natural teeth and can last a lifetime. Indeed, the result is very aesthetic and the function of the teeth is well restored. However, they can come loose or fall off sometimes. To keep them, it is recommended to practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily. Also visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings.
It should be mentioned that you should avoid chewing on hard foods or objects in order to avoid damaging your new crown. During your dental exams, your dentist at Clinique Dentaire Targa will check your crowns and monitor them to make sure they last as long as possible.
