Nothing draws people in more than a warm, welcoming smile, and when you feel confident about your teeth, flashing a grin is easy.
When you have tooth damage, like cracks, chips, or decay, you may feel less comfortable showing off your smile, but dental crowns can not only make your teeth look great, they improve health and function.
At the office of dentist Dr. Timothy Creech in Zebulon, NC, we can repair your damaged tooth with dental crowns, a long-term, attractive, and durable solution.
What are dental crowns?
A dental crown is like a cap for your tooth, which is sealed over the damaged portion of your tooth to protect it and perfect its appearance. Crowns can last several years to over a decade, making them a lasting choice for a tooth in need of repair.
What can a dental crown repair?
You may find dental crowns a great choice for fixing any of the following issues:
- Cracked teeth
- Teeth with a cavity that can't be properly filled
- Chipped teeth
- Extremely stained teeth
- Teeth with jagged or rough surfaces
- Teeth with severe decay
- Teeth with a filling that protrudes
What can dental crowns do for me?
The most popular reason for choosing crowns is their ability to improve the look, shape, and size of your tooth by concealing any damage or flaws. Because crowns are tinted, sized, and molded to match your natural teeth, they are inconspicuous and attractive, blending right in with the rest of your smile.
Crowns also offer functional and health benefits. While a jagged or decayed tooth can make it uncomfortable or difficult to bite and chew, crowns restore your tooth so it works like normal. Crowns can improve your oral health by preventing bacterial growth and decay from entering the damaged portion of your tooth, which protects the surrounding teeth as well.
Is a dental crown procedure uncomfortable?
You should experience minimal discomfort, as your dentist at our Zebulon, NC, office will numb the area before using a small drill to scuff away some of the tooth's surface to accommodate the crown. Once your custom crown is crafted, it will be cemented to your tooth and cured, making it strong and semi-permanent.
Explore the benefits of dental crowns from your dentist Dr. Timothy Creech in Zebulon, NC. Call our office at 919-269-7411.