Dental Crowns in Cambridge, ON
If you have a tooth that has become cracked or is in danger of breaking, a dental crown in Cambridge, ON may be the treatment needed to save it and restore it to health. At Dental Art Clinic in Cambridge, we are proud to provide quality dental crowns to our patients to restore the appearance and function to their smiles.
If you’re unsure about whether a dental crown is necessary? read our blog post for clarity.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a prosthetic that completely covers a tooth. It is usually used restoratively to treat a damaged tooth, but it can also be used cosmetically to change how a tooth looks. Crowns can be made from several materials, including ceramic, porcelain, metal, composite resin, or some combination of these materials.
What Can Dental Crowns Treat?
Dental crowns are a popular dental treatment because they are very versatile in their uses, are affordable, and are strong and durable. As a restorative treatment, crowns can treat teeth that are:
- Broken, or in danger of breaking
- Cracked or fractured
- Worn
- Weakened
- Severely decayed and require a large filling
Dental crowns can also be used as a cosmetic treatment to change the appearance of a tooth, whether it is a severely discolored tooth that has not responded to whitening treatments or a tooth that is misshapen.
What is the Procedure for Dental Crowns?
The full procedure to have a dental crown placed will require two visits to our Cambridge dental office. On the first visit, the dentist will prepare the affected tooth to receive the crown. This will require a small portion of it to be removed so that the crown can fit comfortably. Your dentist at Dental Art Clinic in Cambridge will apply a local anesthetic to minimize any discomfort for this part of the procedure. Once the tooth is the right shape and size, an impression will be taken of it. A temporary crown can be placed at the end of this appointment to keep the tooth protected.
The permanent crown will be created in a dental laboratory. When it has been completed, you will return for your second appointment to have it cemented onto the prepared tooth.
During this process, patients interested in long-term solutions for missing teeth may also consider dental implants as a complementary option