Dental Crowns in Cabarrus County
Beautiful, healthy smiles are essential to a positive quality of life. If you have a chipped, cracked, broken, or severely damaged tooth, our team at Afton Dental is here to help. We are happy to provide a wide range of restorative dentistry solutions, including dental crowns. Your healthy, pain-free, and functional smile is our topmost priority!
What Is a Dental Crown?
Your teeth are made of two parts. The crown is the visible part above the gum line, while the root is the part embedded in your jawbone, keeping your tooth in place. A dental crown is an aesthetic restoration designed to cover the visible part of a tooth, essentially becoming its new outer surface. This provides a severely damaged tooth protection, strength, and a beautifully natural appearance.
At Afton Dental, we offer dental crowns made of porcelain, metal, or both. Porcelain crowns are usually preferred because the strong and durable material mimics the shade and translucency of your teeth, leaving you with a natural, seamless, and functional smile.
Why Would You Need a Dental Crown?
In addition to restoring severely damaged or broken teeth, you may require a dental crown for the following reasons:
- To repair a tooth with extensive decay that a traditional filling cannot address
- To protect a tooth after a root canal treatment
- To restore one or more missing teeth by supporting a dental bridge
- To replace one or more missing teeth by covering dental implants
- To close gaps or uneven spaces between teeth
- To improve the size, color, length, shape, or overall appearance of teeth
What Is the Dental Crown Procedure?
We typically complete the dental crown procedure over two visits. During your first appointment, we will numb the area using a local anesthetic and remove a small amount of tooth structure to make room for your new crown.
We will take impressions of your mouth using our digital scanner and place a temporary crown to protect your prepared tooth. We will send your unique prints to our partner dental lab, where their experienced technicians will create your new crown.
Once your crown is ready, we will make sure it provides a perfect fit and matches the color of your teeth before we bond it in place. We will then make any adjustments needed for normal function taking the bite and jaw movement into consideration. Once in place, your new crown will look and function like your natural teeth.
Dental Crowns Near Me in Cabarrus County
If you have a damaged tooth, contact Afton Dental for a consultation. Dr. Hill and his exceptional team look forward to welcoming you, making you feel at home, and delivering the highest quality dental crown. Your healthy, seamless smile is only a phone call away! Call us at 704-788-1717 or complete our online form to schedule your appointment today!