Porcelain Crown
Peachtree Corners, GA
Porcelain Crown provided by Dr. Clint Baugham
in Peachtree Corners, GA at Southern Family Dental Care
When a tooth is infected, cracked, or decayed, our Peachtree, GA patients commonly get a porcelain crown restoration.
Here at Southern Family Dental Care, we help you regain your smile and keep your teeth as healthy as possible.
We use advanced materials and equipment, and our team of dentists is dedicated to offering the best treatment and giving advice of the highest standards.
What Is a Porcelain Crown?
Porcelain crowns refer to custom-made crowns or caps glued to the tooth, restoring initial size, function, and strength. Crowns are better for strengthening and protecting teeth than other types of dental treatments.
Types of Porcelain Crowns
There are different types of porcelain crowns in the market to suit anyone's budget and needs:
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The main type of porcelain crowns are the traditional crowns, which are made from feldspathic porcelain and are the most beautiful porcelain crown types.
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Empress, which appears glassy, can be considered ceramic.
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Procera crowns are very strong since they contain milled ceramic on the inside.
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Lava crowns contain zirconia on the inside, giving it a great outside appearance. Zirconia has the most natural appearance in coloring.
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Emax is highly aesthetic, long-lasting, and gaining in popularity. |
Porcelain Crown Procedure
Patients will require two visits to the dentist to get porcelain crowns.
During the first visit, the dentist will look at the tooth and discuss the possible options. When the tooth is cracked or badly damaged, a dental filling may be required before the tooth can support a dental crown.
After the examination and filling of the tooth if necessary, the dentist will create a tooth mold that receives the crown and those surrounding it.
The mold will, after that, be used to create a perfectly fitting crown. The dentist will make a temporary crown fitting over the tooth at the end of the first visit.
Temporary porcelain crowns will be removed, and a new one will be attached to the tooth on the second visit. Dentists use a special adhesive to help fit the crown over the tooth, creating a seamless transition.
What Are the Benefits of Porcelain Crowns?
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Provide a natural-looking restoration method for damaged teeth.
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Have a naturally white color that ensures patients maintain a pearly white smile.
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Offer protection against tooth wear and tear.
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Help prevent further damage from decay, chips, staining, and cracks.
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Durable and have a lifespan of up to 10 years when well maintained. |
Are Dental Crowns or Porcelain Crowns Painful?
People fear visiting dentists since they are afraid the process is painful. They also worry about getting dental crowns.
The entire process of getting a porcelain crown is painless from the first visit to the last. The patient's mouth gets numbed before any fitting or filling procedure is performed.
Patients will always feel slightly uncomfortable for a day or two as the numbing wears off. Most dentists advise you to take over-the-counter drugs to help manage the pain.
How Long Do Porcelain Crowns Last?
On average, porcelain crowns have a lifespan of between five to 15 years. Maintaining your oral hygiene and your daily routine will determine how long the dental crowns last. Permanent dental crowns can last up to 30 years with a healthy lifestyle and proper care.
Porcelain Crown Recovery Time
The recovery time after placing a porcelain crown is typically a few days. Although the patient may experience discomfort and sensitivity during this time, the inflammation and irritation will slowly subside.
How Do You Care For Dental Crowns?
Taking care of your porcelain crowns is important to their longevity. Read below for more about these tips for caring for porcelain crowns: maintain your oral hygiene, get regular dental cleanings and exams, consider getting a night guard, and be mindful about the types of foods you eat.
Observing the Right Oral Hygiene
The condition of your porcelain crown will be determined by the health of the natural tooth below it. If the natural tooth is damaged by tooth decay, there is a high possibility it will not be strong enough to support a dental crown. Ensure you brush your teeth frequently to help prevent any dental infection from affecting the natural tooth below the crown.
Visit the Dentist for Oral Examinations
Possibly, your tooth may look fine on the outside but is actually decayed on the inside. The bacteria causing disease can create small holes to infiltrate the tooth damaging it from the inside.
Visiting a dentist for oral examinations will help reveal the tooth's condition both outside and inside.
Seek Professional Teeth Cleanings Twice a Year
Every six months, having a professional cleaning of the teeth will help do away with tartar that cannot be cleaned by flossing or brushing. Although porcelain crowns never decay, the preceding teeth are still prone to cavities. Regular professional teeth cleanings will ensure the gum line is properly cleaned, preventing gum disease and protecting the gums from receding.
Night Guards Will Help Protect Your Crowns and Your Teeth
Teeth grinding will wear out the lower teeth. If you notice you are always grinding your teeth, consider using a night guard to help protect your porcelain crowns and your remaining natural teeth.
Lesions and abrasions on the tooth's enamel can increase tooth sensitivity and trigger tooth decay. Apart from using the night guard, you can also consider performing relaxation exercises to help in relieving tension in the jaw muscles.
Avoid Hard-to-Bite, Staining, and Sticky Foods
Most bacteria love sticky and staining foods as they always stick around the tooth. Bacteria thrive well in the presence of starch and sugar. Eating staining and sticky foods will help promote bacterial growth.
Avoid hard-to-bite or brittle candies to protect your porcelain crowns from chipping. Drinks like coffee, red wine, and tea can stain dental crowns. Use straws or limit consumption of staining beverages since teeth whitening unfortunately does not work on dental restorations like dental crowns.
Schedule a Dental Crown with Your Dentist in Peachtree Corners, GA!
Porcelain crowns are a great dental solution for restoring missing or damaged teeth. If you need a dental crown procedure, visit us at Southern Family Dental Care today. You can also call us at 470-410-9774 to book an appointment. |
