Dental Crowns for Securing Your Teeth

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Dental Crowns for Securing Your Teeth
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• When used as a form of restorative dentistry, the
  goal of dental crowns is to save the tooth and
  avoid extraction, dental implants, or dentures.
  At Smiles of La Mesa though we offer all these
  services, we understand that in some cases,
  surgical intervention or replacement isnt the
  most comfortable solution. Several situations may
  warrant the placement of a dental crown, with the
  following being the most common

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• One or several of your teeth are severely stained
  or discolored. Although Dr. Gonavarum offers
  professional teeth whitening services, it may not
  be enough to remove extensive damage. A dental
  crown conceals the problem while improving the
  appearance of your smile at the same time.

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• When you are missing a single tooth or several
  consecutive teeth, Dr. Gonavarum attaches a
  dental bridge to each of the adjacent teeth to
  hold it in place. He then affixes the replacement
  teeth to the bridge. If the surrounding teeth are
  not strong enough to support a dental bridge, he
  places a crown on them first.

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• If you require a root canal to treat an infected
  tooth, Dr. Gonavarum places a dental crown over
  it at the completion of the procedure to protect
  it from further decay and infection.Minor
  misalignment of the teeth can be corrected with
  dental crowns rather than going through lengthy
  orthodontic treatment. Dental crowns can also
  conceal chips and cracks in the teeth.

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The Process of Receiving Dental Crowns

• Before Dr. Gonavarum can place your new crown, he
  may need to remove up to two millimeters of tooth
  enamel first. This is to ensure that the crown
  fits snugly on the surface of your tooth and
  remains there permanently. Dental crowns
  completely cover the surface of a tooth that is
  visible above the gum line. All the while on your
  first consultation, Dr. Gonavarum takes an
  impression and sends the results to our
  laboratory. He also inspects the tooth again to
  make sure that it is strong enough to have a
  crown placed on it.

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• After our laboratory creates your dental crown,
  you need to come in for a second appointment and
  final fitting. Dr. Gonavarum cements the new
  crown in place by using a special dental laser.
  His staff then provides you with instructions on
  how to care for your newly placed crown. Good
  oral hygiene and regular check-ups are essential
  to increase the longevity of this dental
  restoration.