Dental Crown
Peachtree Corners, GA
Dental Crown provided by Dr. Clint Baugham
in Peachtree Corners, GA at Southern Family Dental Care
Dental crowns, (also called "caps") are placed over a tooth for both aesthetic and functional purposes. These are used in response to tooth damage or discoloration, as well as in support of dental bridges or dentures.
There are a few different types of crowns and materials that can be used depending on your specific needs. Dr. Clint Baugham at Southern Family Dental Care can give you information on each of your options and help you decide which is the best for you.
Materials Used
We use five main types of dental crown materials at our office. These include porcelain fused with precious metal, just porcelain, ceramic, glass, and gold-alloy.
Porcelain fused with precious metal is the most common type of crown. These include base metals, titanium, and gold. They are incredibly strong thanks to the metal base, but aesthetically pleasing thanks to the porcelain laid over the metal. Porcelain crowns are less durable but have a very natural look about them.
Crowns made out of materials like ceramic are quite strong and have an appearance similar to that of porcelain. Glass crowns are fragile compared to others but have a natural look. Gold-alloy has either a gold or silver color, but it is among the most durable materials available.
Benefits of Crowns
There are many pros to dental crowns that may entice you to consider this procedure. Many people consider crowns a favorable option for covering up unsightly teeth abnormalities. If you have large fillings, chipped teeth, or discoloration, crowns can hide these defects, providing natural-looking teeth.
Porcelain options are especially pleasant as they resist stains which prevents further treatment for discoloration. Porcelain crowns are also the most popular material to be used because it can look the most natural and colored to an exact match of your teeth.
In addition to the cosmetic benefits, crowns are ideal because they are permanent, and you will not have to worry about them being displaced once your procedure is over. They will feel identical to your natural teeth for maximum comfort.
Crowns will also restore strength to weaker teeth which aid in increasing any functionality that may have been lost due to damage. They also protect teeth that are already impaired from additional decay.
Crown Procedure
Before we can make your crown, Dr. Clint Baugham will first need to prepare your tooth. This involves repairing any damage and removing any decayed material. After this is complete, he will file your tooth into a shape that is suitable for crown placement. This leaves the inner core of the tooth intact.
Once the tooth is ready, Dr. Clint Baugham will get a dental impression of the tooth needing the crown as well as the opposing tooth. This lets our lab develop a crown in a way that the bite matches perfectly. Our dentist will also make a note of the specific shade needed so that it matches your natural tooth color.
We will contact you when your crown arrives at our office. During the placement procedure, our dentist will check that it fits well and looks natural with your other teeth. Our dentist will use dental cement or another type of adhesive to form a seal. A local anesthetic is used if needed.
Crowns generally take at least two visits to complete. The first visit is when your tooth is treated initially and the dental mold is made. At the first visit, our dentist will likely place a temporary crown to provide function until your permanent crown is complete.
At times, we may also need to place a post in the root of the tooth to provide stability. This is custom-made for your tooth and placed using dental cement. In some cases, we may be able to rebuild the tooth using a filling material, meaning we would not need to use a post.
Caring for Your Crown
Within the first few days of crown placement, you may find that your teeth are more sensitive than usual. Avoid forcing yourself to eat foods that make your mouth uncomfortable and do not resume consuming these until the sensitivity subsides. Following these steps will help you to adjust to your crowns successfully.
With the proper care, your crowns can last for several years without the need for replacement. We encourage you to attend regular dental appointments with us every six months while continuing an appropriate regimen at home.
Brushing twice a day, flossing, and avoiding hard and sticky food will allow you to enjoy your new look for years to come. Regardless of receiving crowns, your teeth may still be susceptible to cavities if you are not vigilant and proactive in performing your daily oral hygiene tasks.
Schedule a Dental Crown Appointment in Peachtree Corners, GA Today!
A crown placed on one or more of your problem teeth may be the answer to having the smile you desire. This is a process that not only achieves the cosmetic goal of creating the look you desire but also serves to restore the damage in a tooth and enhance its overall function which can improve the quality of your oral health. If the many benefits of dental crowns appeal to you, we encourage you to call Southern Family Dental Care at 470-410-9774 to schedule a visit with one of our professionals. |
