Strengthen & Protect Damaged Teeth. Custom-crafted porcelain crowns designed to blend seamlessly with your smile.
When a tooth is severely damaged by decay or injury, a simple filling may not be enough to save it. At Hometown Dental Howell, we provide custom dental crowns to restore the strength, function, and aesthetics of your teeth.
A dental crown is a custom-made “cap” that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gum line. It acts as a protective helmet, holding the tooth together and preventing further damage or fracture.
We use high-quality materials, such as porcelain and ceramic, to create crowns that not only provide incredible durability but also look exactly like your natural teeth. Once placed, your new crown will allow you to chew, speak, and smile with complete confidence.
Dental crowns are a highly versatile restorative treatment used to address a variety of dental issues.
Crowns hold cracked teeth together, preventing the fracture from spreading and saving the tooth from extraction.
When a cavity is too large for a standard filling to repair safely, a crown provides the necessary structural support.
Teeth become brittle after a root canal. A crown is placed over the treated tooth to protect it and restore function.
Crowns can be used to cover severely discolored or misshapen teeth, significantly improving the aesthetics of your smile.
Getting a dental crown at Hometown Dental Howell is a comfortable, straightforward process.
First, we numb the area to ensure your complete comfort. Then, we carefully reshape the tooth, removing any decay or damaged structure to make room for the new crown.
We use advanced digital scanners to take precise 3D impressions of your prepared tooth. This means no messy, uncomfortable impression putty in your mouth!
While your permanent crown is being custom-crafted to match your smile, we will place a temporary crown to protect your tooth and keep you comfortable.
Once your final crown is ready, you return to our office. We remove the temporary, ensure the permanent crown fits perfectly, and securely bond it into place.
Yes! We use high-quality porcelain and ceramic materials that mimic the light-reflecting properties of natural tooth enamel. We carefully match the color, shape, and translucency to your surrounding teeth so the crown blends in seamlessly.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, a high-quality dental crown can last 10 to 15 years, or even longer. Avoiding habits like chewing ice or grinding your teeth will help extend the life of your crown.
Not at all. We use local anesthesia to completely numb the tooth and surrounding area before beginning any work. Most patients find the process similar to getting a standard dental filling.
You care for a crown just like a natural tooth! Brush twice a day, floss daily (being careful around the edges of the crown), and visit us for routine cleanings and exams to ensure the underlying tooth remains healthy.
Strengthen and protect your smile with expert crown care. Call today or request your consultation online.
