Morgan Hill Dental Crown Dentistry

Dental crowns are basically caps for teeth which have been damaged somehow. Most crowns are either made of porcelain, ceramic, or some type of metal, and when you’re trying to decide which type to have installed, you’ll need to consider a number of factors, for instance durability, strength, and cost. It might also be important to you that your crown matches the other teeth in your mouth, so it doesn’t detract from your smile in any way. Your dentist may also recommend a specific material based on the location of the damaged tooth, its normal function, and how much of your tooth still remains in place.

Individuals who typically need a dental crown are those who have a cavity which is too large to be filled, or if you have a tooth which is extremely worn down, weakened, or cracked. It’s often advisable to install a crown over a root canal, to provide more protection for the root canal. You might be a good candidate for dental crowns if you’re missing one or more teeth, and your dentist recommends an implant or dental bridge.

The procedure for a dental crown is fairly straightforward. First the cavity will be identified and opened up, then the tooth will be trimmed so there can be a solid base for the crown. Then a temporary crown will be put in place as a kind of placeholder, while an impression of your mouth is sent to a laboratory so a permanent crown can be made. When the permanent crown is ready, the temporary crown will be removed, and the permanent one will be installed.

After you’ve had crowns installed by one of our top-notch practitioners, you won’t need to search for ‘dental crown near me’ anymore – you’ll know right where to go!