Perfectly Seamless Tooth Restoration
Picture a sleek “cap” for your tooth, perfect for restoring one that’s broken, root canal-treated, stained, decayed, or misshapen. Custom-made dental crowns match your natural teeth in colour and shape, lasting over 15 years. These adaptable crowns also support dental bridges, top dental implants, or serve cosmetic and aesthetic purposes, making them true multitaskers in dentistry!
What’s the Process of Getting a Crown?
A dental crown procedure typically involves two visits to the dentist.
Here is how we go about it:
Examining and Preparing the Tooth
The process begins with a thorough examination and cleaning to prepare the tooth for the crown. If the tooth is damaged or decayed, the affected areas will be removed to ensure the crown can protect the tooth effectively.
Shaping the Crown
We’ll take an impression of your teeth using dental putty to create a custom porcelain crown. While your permanent crown is being crafted, you’ll receive a temporary one. If replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, impressions of the implant and surrounding teeth will be taken for the custom crown.
Placing the Crown
At the next appointment, your temporary crown will be replaced with the permanent one, secured with strong dental cement or a discreet screw. The final steps involve polishing the crown and making adjustments to ensure it fits comfortably and securely.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether a crown is required after a root canal depends on the tooth’s location. Molars and premolars, which handle most chewing, often need crowns for added durability. Front teeth, like incisors and canines, are less involved in chewing and may not always require a crown.
Crowns are generally more durable than fillings, especially for teeth with significant biting surfaces. Fillings can wear down or loosen over time due to chewing pressure, while crowns provide a seamless, strong surface that can withstand greater force and last longer.
Crowns restore both the function and appearance of a tooth. They are crafted to match the colour and contour of your natural teeth, blending in so well that it’s often hard to distinguish the crowned tooth from the rest of your smile.
A dental post is used to reinforce the base of a crown when there isn’t enough healthy tooth structure remaining. Unlike implants, which are placed in the jawbone, posts are cemented into a prepared root canal to provide support for the crown.
The process of getting a crown is similar to a filling and is designed to be as painless as possible. Local anesthesia ensures the area is fully numbed during preparation. Some minor gum soreness or sensitivity around the treated tooth may occur afterward, but it is temporary. If you’re anxious, let us know so we can make your visit more comfortable.
On average, dental crowns last about 15 years. With proper care, they can last even longer—up to 25 to 30 years—ensuring you get the most from your investment.
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