What is a Crown on a Tooth?

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What is a Crown on a Tooth?
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When Dr. Madhuri Vanama of Discovery Dental
recommends a tooth crown, many patients feel
confused about what this means. What is a crown
on a tooth? is a common question that she hears.
A dental crown helps to preserve a tooth in case
of accidental trauma or serious tooth decay. In
some cases, dental crowns may be purely cosmetic
to improve how a patients smile appears. The
following are typical situations in which a
dental crown may be the most appropriate
treatment
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1. To close a large gap between teeth2. When
one or more of your teeth has a chip, crack, or
stain that is unsightly to you3. As an
alternative to orthodontic treatment in cases of
minor teeth misalignment4. To strengthen a
tooth after a root canal5. As support for
dental bridges
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How Dr. Vanama Places a Dental CrownAfter
identifying which of your teeth needs a dental
crown, Dr. Vanama may need to remove a small
amount of enamel to make sure that it will fit
properly. She also needs to take an impression of
your teeth with dental putty. It takes just a few
minutes for the putty to harden and create an
impression. Once this step is complete, Dr.
Vanama removes it from your mouth and places it
in a sealed container.
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From there, your impressions go to our dental
laboratory so a technician can create your
customized dental crown.After your crown is
complete, you need to return to Discovery Dental
for a second appointment so Dr. Vanama can place
it on the affected tooth. To start the process,
she coats your tooth with an adhesive and then
puts the crown over it. She uses a curing light
to force the adhesive to harden and allow your
crown will remain in place.
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Before you leave the appointment, one of her
assistants will go over how to care for your new
dental crown at home. Your crown should last up
to 10 years as long as you make your oral health
a priority.Please contact us to learn more about
dental crowns or other cosmetic and restorative
dentistry options.
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