Having dental issues can leave you hesitant to flash a smile. This can have long-lasting impacts on your oral and overall health. Luckily, Dazzling Dentistry can offer you many options to restore your smile. Restorative dentistry provides solutions like dental crowns in Chicago and Arlington Heights, IL to improve your tooth function and appearance.
Dental crown treatment can be the solution you’ve been searching for. Our team is here to guide you through the dental crown process to restore your confidence.
How Dental Crowns Fix Your Smile
Dental crowns are incredibly versatile restorations. Through a unique process, we design them to perfectly fit your teeth. As a result, they can address many different dental concerns. Dental crowns act as a protective cap for your teeth. They help to cover a damaged or weakened tooth.
- Tooth Decay: With severe decay, the structure of your tooth becomes vulnerable. A cavity will continue to burrow into your tooth without treatment. However, a crown can cover and protect the affected area. As a result, it will prevent further damage.
- Cracked or Chipped Teeth: While enamel is one the strongest substances in your body, it is still capable of chipping or breaking. Dental crowns provide structural support This restores the tooth to its original form.
- Weakened Teeth: Teeth can weaken over time due to age or after extensive dental work. Therefore, your dentist can use dental crowns to strengthen and support your teeth.
- Cosmetic Enhancements: Dental crowns are not just functional. They can also improve the look of your smile. In fact, we can use dental crowns to cover discolored or misshapen teeth.
The most common causes that require a crown or a veneer are a weakened tooth after severe decay or cavity, a natural tooth that is cracked or fractured, or a tooth that underwent a root canal treatment. Our custom-made crowns require an average of two appointments.
The Dental Crown Procedure in Chicago
In an effort to prepare yourself, you should understand the procedure. You can get custom crowns in several office visits:
Evaluation
The first step is a thorough oral health check-up. At this appointment, we’ll talk about what you’re hoping to achieve with your smile and assess your overall oral health. This helps us determine if a dental crown is the best option for you. We’ll make sure your teeth and gums are healthy enough for the procedure.
Preparation
Once we’ve decided that a crown is right for you, we must prepare your tooth. Dr. Radzeszewski will remove a small amount of enamel from the tooth to make space for the crown. This step is painless because we’ll numb the area with a local anesthetic. The goal is to ensure the crown fits comfortably and securely over your tooth.
Impressions
After preparing the tooth, we’ll take an impression of your teeth. This helps us create a crown that fits perfectly and matches the shape and size of your natural teeth. The impressions are important for crafting a crown that feels right and looks natural.
Temporary Crown
You will wear a temporary crown while your custom crown is being made. This protects the prepared tooth and keeps it comfortable until the permanent crown is ready. The temporary crown will be fitted securely but can easily be removed when it’s time for the permanent one.
Fitting the Permanent Crown
When the custom crown is ready, you’ll return to the office for the final fitting. We’ll place the crown on your tooth and check to make sure it fits well and feels natural. We will also make adjustments if needed.
Once everything is perfect, Dr. Radzeszewski will securely bond the crown to your tooth. You’ll leave our office with a restored, beautiful smile!
How to Care for Dental Crowns
You can easily maintain your new crowns at home and in our dental office. Follow these tips to ensure your crowns last:
Brush and Floss
Just like your natural teeth, crowns need to be cleaned every day. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss once a day to remove plaque and food particles. Pay extra attention to the area where the crown meets your gumline to prevent decay or gum disease.
Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Avoid using your teeth to open packages, bite nails, or hold objects. This can chip or crack your crown. You can damage your crown just like you can damage your natural teeth.
Visit Our Dentist Regularly
Regular check-ups and cleanings are essential to keep your crown and the rest of your mouth healthy. Our dentist will check the crown to make sure it’s still secure and look for any signs of problems, like decay or gum issues.
Dental Crown FAQs
If you are unfamiliar with dental crowns, you may have several questions. Learn more about dental crown treatment in Chicago and Arlington Heights with answers to these commonly asked questions:
Will I have sensitivity after getting a crown?
You may experience mild sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures for a few days after getting a dental crown. However, this sensitivity should go away after your tooth adjusts to the new crown. If the sensitivity persists, you should call the dentist for a consultation.
Can a dental crown fall off?
While rare, dental crowns can occasionally come loose or fall off. If this happens, it is crucial to contact your dentist immediately. You should avoid attempting to reattach the crown yourself. Keep it in a safe place until you can see your dentist.
Can I whiten my teeth if I have dental crowns?
Dental crowns do not respond to teeth whitening procedures. Our crowns are made from materials like porcelain that match the color of your natural teeth. But unlike natural teeth, these materials don’t have pores, so they can’t absorb whitening agents like bleach or peroxide. This means that while your natural teeth may get whiter, your crowns will stay the same color.
If you are considering teeth whitening, we recommend it before you get dental crowns. This makes sure that you have a uniform shade.
Cover and Protect Teeth
Do you have worn or broken teeth? Get dental crown treatment in Chicago, IL. Call Dazzling Dentistry today at (872) 276-8546 or schedule an appointment on our website.