When you damage a tooth, you want a restoration that will make you feel great about your smile again. That’s why, at Premier Dental Care, we offer high-quality dental crowns that blend seamlessly into your smile, filling any gaps and reinvigorating your appearance.
For years, dentists have been designing and placing crowns to restore, protect, and reinforce their patients’ teeth. These tried-and-true methods of tooth replacement are used for many treatments and are hardly noticeable.
Explore our guide below to discover how dental crowns help our patients feel confident about their smiles again.
Dental crowns are tooth-colored caps that fit on top of your teeth to cover and protect your natural tooth root structures after damage. Dental specialists create your crowns using durable porcelain or acrylic that prevents food and bacteria from reaching your enamel and causing further decay.
Dr. Bingham uses crowns in a variety of treatments, such as:
Using dental crowns can prevent many painful dental conditions. They cover and protect any exposed parts of your tooth roots, so you won’t feel pain when you’re eating crunchy or hot or cold foods. Whether the damage is from decay, dental treatments, or dental trauma, crowns are a simple and effective treatment for long-term protection.
Additionally, crowns help improve the aesthetics of your teeth, so you’ll remain confident about how your smile looks. They’re nearly indistinguishable and can be adjusted to match the smile and shape of your natural teeth. You can benefit from these restorations, too, by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Bingham, your Nampa, ID, dentist.
Because we use these restorations in several different treatments, the dental crown installation process can vary. However, if we’re repairing your tooth with a dental crown, we can generally complete the process in just two easy appointments:
Your journey to a bright, repaired smile begins with a consultation with Dr. Bingham at Premier Dental Care. There, we’ll clean and examine your teeth, treating any underlying oral health issues along the way.
We’ll take a detailed impression of your teeth to guide the future shape and size of your custom restoration. If necessary, we’ll also fit you with a temporary replacement crown in the meantime.
After we’ve received your custom crowns from our dental prostheses specialist, we’ll schedule your restoration appointment. We’ll do another cleaning at this appointment and smooth the surface of your tooth, so it’ll fit perfectly with the edge of your crown.
We’ll then place your crown atop your newly shaped tooth using a dental-grade adhesive. After a short period to allow it to harden, you’ll leave our office showing off your fully functional, restored smile to your family and friends.
Receiving dental crowns doesn’t hurt at all. Before Dr. Bingham begins your treatment, he’ll apply a local anesthetic to ensure you don’t feel any pain. At Premier Dental Care, our team is dedicated to making sure that you don’t have any anxiety about your procedure. That way, you can leave our office with a beautiful smile while having total confidence in yourself.
Caring for your dental crowns is as easy as cleaning your natural teeth. This means brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and scheduling regular biannual checkups at our Davie office. Once Dr. Bingham finishes your procedure, he’ll provide you with a list of instructions on how to maintain your crowns for many years to come. We also recommend using soft-bristled toothbrushes while avoiding toothpastes with abrasive ingredients.
Custom dental crowns last up to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. The porcelain material used to build your crown is very durable and similar in strength to your natural enamel. You can be confident knowing that your crowns can withstand the stress and pressure of your day-to-day life. If you ever need to replace your crown, call our Nampa office at (208) 466-6161 and one of our dentists will easily complete the procedure.
Most dental insurance companies will cover a portion of your dental crowns. Our staff recommends contacting your provider to get an accurate estimate of your coverage and policy. You can also reach out to our office if you have any questions by calling (208) 466-6161. Dr. Bingham and our team look forward to helping you achieve a beautiful smile.
Our Nampa dentist Dr. Bingham is proud to provide a high-quality solution to cosmetic and functional dental problems. If you have broken, cracked, or decayed teeth, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our office to find out what we can do for you. Contact us to learn more about this proven restorative method by calling 208-466-6161 today!
