Dental Crowns – Temple, TX

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a customized restoration cap that is fitted on top of a severely damaged or decayed tooth. It’s typically constructed of ceramic and porcelain materials, meaning it’ll be super durable and incredibly lifelike. You’ll be able to discuss your aesthetic preferences with our team so we can personalize your restoration to look exactly how you’d like it. A dental crown may be recommended in the following situations:

• Your tooth is decayed or a filling needs additional support.
• Your tooth is broken and needs extra holding strength.
• A tooth is missing and needs replacement (with a dental implant).
• You just received a root canal and need to protect your tooth.

The Dental Crown Process

You’ll first have an initial consultation with our team to determine if a dental crown is best for your circumstances. We’ll evaluate your oral health and discuss a thorough treatment plan for the entire process. While some procedures take a couple of visits to complete, we offer CEREC One-Visit Crowns to effectively improve your smile in a single appointment.

A small portion of your enamel will need to be removed so your dental crown can fit properly. Once we finish constructing your restoration, we’ll secure it over your tooth. Before leaving your visit, our team will explain how to properly care for your results, that way you can make the most of your fully restored smile!

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

Dental crowns are one of the most common methods for protecting damaged teeth. These restorations offer the following benefits:

• Enhanced comfort and chewing ability.
• Reduced risk of dental complications.
• Prevents the need to extract your natural teeth.
• Seamlessly blends with your existing smile.
• Can last 15 years or more with proper care.