Dental Crowns – Annapolis, MD
A Strong Defense for Weak Teeth
Even if you brush and floss daily, your smile will slowly wear down over time. That process - brought on by meals, accidents, and so on - often leads to chips, cavities, and other tooth damage. Thankfully, you can trust Goodman Dental Care for the ideal solution to decayed and damaged teeth. With our dental crowns in Annapolis, your smile’s weaker parts will get the crucial protection they need. Read on or book a visit to learn more!
What is a Dental Crown?
In essence, a dental crown is a small “cap” that fits over a damaged tooth. Once cemented over the treatment site, it prevents further damage and reduces the risk of severe oral issues. The crown’s ceramic material also helps it blend seamlessly with the patient’s smile.
Given these facts, the best candidates for dental crowns often have one (or more) of the following:
- Severely Fractured Or Chipped Teeth
- Large & Failing Dental Fillings
- Bite Problems That Need Correction
- A Tooth Treated with Root Canal Therapy
- An Existing But Damaged Dental Crown
The Dental Crown Process
Dental crown treatment usually takes (at least) two dental visits. Our team “preps” the affected tooth at the first visit, while we place the final crown at the second visit a few weeks later.
Our dentists follow a few key steps for the preparatory visit. Firstly, they’ll numb your mouth to ensure treatment doesn’t hurt; the most you’ll feel is some pressure. They (and the rest of our team) then remove any old fillings before rebuilding the tooth’s missing structure. Once that’s out of the way, we’ll trim your tooth (to make room for the crown) and make an impression of it. Lab workers will use this impression to craft your final crown in two to three weeks.
In the second session, we’ll place your dental crown on your tooth. This process shouldn’t take long – it mainly involves confirming your restoration “blends” with your other teeth. Afterward, we’ll quickly cement and polish the crown so it repairs and beautifies your smile.
All that said, you could try our E4D dental crowns if you want a faster option. Our office can make and place these kinds in just one day, shortening your treatment process.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
By getting a dental crown at Goodman Dental Care, you’ll receive benefits like:
- Tooth Protection – Since it's sturdy, a dental crown protects your tooth from microbes and withstands your bite. That means it lets you avoid a root canal or tooth extraction later.
- Prettier Looks – Our dental crowns use tooth-colored materials, so they blend seamlessly with your smile! Most won’t even know your tooth had a cavity (or something similar).
- Versatile Treatment – Because dental crowns cover the whole tops of teeth, they can treat cavities, chipped teeth, cracks, and more.
- Enduring Effects – A typical dental crown can already last -5-15 years, while well-maintained ones have lifespans of 30 years or more!