Dental crowns shore up damaged teeth and make them strong again. Whether damaged by decay, infection, or trauma, teeth that are too worn down or weak to perform regular biting and chewing functions can be restored. In Cedar Rapids, IA, dental crowns are available at Family SmileCare Center, where Dr. Amy Stodola and Dr. Renee Maikon can strengthen and restore your smile.
How Dental Crowns Help
A dental crown is a hollow cap or shell that fits over a damaged tooth. The tooth is first treated to eliminate infection or decay. Then a custom crown is placed over the tooth, completing encasing it inside. The crown protects the tooth and gives it a strong new exterior that can handle the force of biting and chewing food, which means normal functioning is restored.
Each individual crown is custom-made to fit perfectly over the corresponding tooth. Dental crowns can be made from a few different materials. Two popular options include cast gold and porcelain. Gold is incredibly strong, but also more noticeable when you smile. Porcelain crowns are also strong and have the advantage of blending in with the rest of your smile since they look like natural teeth. One of our skilled dentists can shore up your smile with custom dental crowns at our Cedar Rapids, IA, office.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns offer numerous benefits beyond shoring up damaged teeth. Some of their key benefits include:
- Strengthening teeth that are weak or worn down
- Protecting teeth from sustaining additional damage
- Restoring regular biting and chewing functions
- Made from durable material and can last for years
- Custom made to fit your smile perfectly
- Readily blend in with your smile
Crowns also have the benefit of being able to improve the appearance of imperfect teeth. Dental crowns can conceal many types of flaws, including discolorations and stains. They can completely makeover a crooked or chipped tooth. Once a crown is in place, any imperfections will be concealed beneath it and the tooth will appear flawless.
Shore up your smile by strengthening and protecting damaged teeth with custom crowns. For dental crowns in Cedar Rapids, IA, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stodola or Dr. Maikon by calling Family SmileCare Center at (319) 362-8657.
