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Your smile can light up a room, which is why damage to your front teeth, either from injury, decay, stains, or wear, can greatly impact your smile’s health, appearance, and personal confidence. This is why at Robert L. Holloway, DDS, located in Noblesville, Indiana, Dr. Robert Holloway and his team offer dental crowns as a treatment that can return your smile to its full glory.
Here are six ways dental crowns can make all the difference for your front teeth.
Porcelain dental crowns offer an all-natural look and feel that’s second to none. Dr. Holloway is a master at crafting crowns that look and feel like yours. The porcelain material can be designed to match the color and size of your natural teeth for a seamless look that feels 100 percent authentic.
Dental crowns are not just for show. They also function like a natural tooth, which means they can be used to fix a wide variety of issues, such as:
For example, if you have a partially broken tooth that can be saved after a root canal, a dental crown can be used to cover the tooth to protect it while restoring its full function. This would allow you to save the money, time, and discomfort of a tooth extraction and replacement.
Dental crowns are built to last and can withstand the daily pressure you exert whenever biting down. Normal chewing can exert between 20-40 pounds per square inch (PSI), while conditions such as teeth clenching exert up to 150 psi, and bruxism (teeth grinding) exerts up to 250 psi.
That’s a lot of pressure on your teeth, but a dental crown can handle that more easily using materials such as porcelain fused to metal or zirconia. With the right materials and aftercare, your crowns can last 10-15 years or more.
The process of getting your crown is pretty simple. It only takes two appointments. First, we’ll need to examine your tooth and the underlying bone to ensure their stability.
We would then use anesthesia to help you stay relaxed as we reshape and file down your natural tooth so that your crown fits perfectly. After taking oral impressions, our lab technicians can craft a custom-made porcelain dental crown that looks and feels like your natural tooth.
Before your second and final visit, you’ll receive a temporary crown to protect your tooth while your permanent crown is being made. Once it’s ready, you’ll return to the office, where we will bond your permanent crown to your tooth. During this time, the doctor will make minor adjustments to ensure the best fit before applying dental cement and a special curing light to the crown.
A dental crown will protect a weakened tooth from further damage while preserving your natural tooth root, which is vital to helping you maintain the shape of your jawline. It can also allow you to chew and speak normally.
Restoring your smile will boost your self-esteem. Instead of feeling anxious, you’ll be eager to show off your brilliant smile. The rebounding feeling of restoring your smile is like nothing else, and we can’t wait to give you this special feeling of pride and confidence.
Noblesville residents trust Dr. Holloway and his team because of their incredible skill and expertise. They will take the time to answer all your questions and guide you every step of the way. Call us today at (317) 672-0950 to schedule your consultation. We promise to have you smiling ear to ear!