Boost the Appearance Of Your Smile With Dental Crowns

Damaged or decayed teeth can be saved with natural-looking dental crowns. Made from high-quality, tooth-colored ceramic porcelain, the Boise dentists at Summit Dental utilize CEREC digital technology to cover and protect teeth. This provides clients throughout the Treasure Valley with healthy, attractive smiles they can be proud of. That’s why we’d like to provide you with more information on how dental crowns work.

Dental Crowns

A crown is a custom-made cap made from your unique oral impression that fit the grooves of your natural bite. Common uses for dental crowns include:

• Cap dental implants
• Support and protect teeth
• Attach bridgework
• Repair teeth
• Fix the size and shape of teeth

Crown Treatment

Your dentist will determine whether you would benefit from a dental crown by examining your mouth, teeth, and gums. During this time, you will receive an X-ray to ensure the interior pulp of your tooth, roots, and surrounding bone are healthy. Some patients may require a root canal to remove inflamed pulp before a tooth can receive a porcelain crown.

If a crown is needed, your dentist will numb the tooth area and remove any damaged portions. Your existing tooth will also be shaped and sized to fit the crown. Utilizing CEREC digital technology, we will then install your porcelain crown, completing the restoration from consultation to installation in one single appointment.

With advancements in dental restorations, today’s crowns are crafted to fit precisely and blend in naturally with neighboring teeth. Unlike materials used in the past, ceramic porcelain crowns look just like your normal teeth without any dark areas that detract from your natural smile.

After Care

The best part about dental crowns is that they won’t decay and are highly stain-resistant. However, a dental crown can chip or become dislodged if you eat sticky or hard foods. That’s why it’s important to care for your crown just like you would your other teeth.

• Brush and floss teeth daily.
• Get routine cleanings and examinations.

These healthy habits also prevent gum disease at a crown’s margins, where plaque and tartar tend to build up.

Summit Dental Group

At Summit Dental, our Boise dentists can help you determine if a dental crown is right for you. Contact us by filling out our online form or give us a call at (208) 314-2275 for a consultation with the Treasure Valley’s #1 rated dental experts.