Crowns
Damaged, stained and misshapen teeth can be embarrassing and problematic. For some dental patients, dental crowns are the solution. Dental crowns are a tool that dentists use to cover and protect teeth that have cosmetic damage. Dental crowns can also strengthen teeth with weakened tooth enamel.
Do you have cracks or chips in your teeth? This problem can be corrected with dental crowns. At Gold Standard Dentistry, we offer crown installation services to patients in the Fort Myers, FL area. As your dentist in Fort Myers, FL we can help you determine whether a dental crown is right for you
What are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
- Improved appearance: Dental crowns can cover and protect teeth that are damaged, stained or misshapen. This can improve the overall appearance of your smile. Porcelain crowns can even be matched to the exact shade of your natural teeth.
- Improved function: Dental crowns can also improve the function of your teeth. They can make it easier to chew and speak. When compared to other options, such as dentures, crowns allow you to speak and eat in a more natural manner.
- Protection: Dental crowns can protect weak or damaged teeth from further damage. They can help to prevent the need for extractions and implants or dentures.
Our Same-Day Dental Crown Process
The process of getting a dental crown traditionally took several weeks and multiple visits to the dentist. However, at Gold Standard Dentistry, we make crowns on-site, allowing us to offer same-day dental crown services.
At our Fort Myers dentist office, we start by assessing your teeth and your situation, we then grind down the tooth, prepare the tooth for the crown, and create the crown on-site. This allows you to spend less time at the dentist, and because it requires only one visit, the dental crown often costs less, especially when it comes to copays.
WHAT IS A CROWN?
A dental crown is a cover that is designed to fit over the tooth. Dental crowns can be made from a variety of materials depending on the needs of the patient. Crowns are thin, strong, and long-lasting, and can be made from metal or from tooth-colored material.
Crown Materials Available
There are many crown materials available. The type of material that you choose should depend upon your budget and aesthetic preferences. Below are some of the materials that we typically install at Gold Standard Dentistry.
Metal
Metals like gold are long-lasting and very strong. Metal crowns are often installed in the back of the mouth because they do not look like natural tooth material. These materials can cost more and do not fit in every patient budget. We’ll help you decide if metal is a good material for your crown.
Porcelain
Porcelain crowns can be made to match the natural color of the patient’s teeth. This makes porcelain crowns a common choice for teeth near the front of the mouth.
Resin
Resin crowns can also be made to match the natural appearance of the teeth, however, resin does not last as long as materials like porcelain. Resin crowns are less expensive than materials like porcelain and metal and are a common choice for patients who are seeking a more budget-friendly crown option.
There are other choices for crown materials available at gold standard dentistry. Talk to your dentist to choose the right material for your budget as well as your aesthetic preferences.
DO CROWNS LOOK NATURAL?
Crowns can be designed to look completely natural. If it is important to you to have a crown that looks natural, talk to your dentist.
How to Know if You Need a Crown
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to cover it and restore its shape and size, as well as improve the appearance of a tooth. There are many reasons why you may need a dental crown, including:
- To protect a tooth that is weak or damaged
- To cover a tooth that is misshapen or discolored
- To cover a dental implant
- To support a tooth with a large filling
Ultimately, only your Fort Myers dentist can determine if you need a dental crown. Reach out to us today to schedule a dentist appointment.
