Dental crowns cover single teeth like caps to add structure to worn and damaged teeth. We often recommend a dental crown if you have a large dental filling, a worn tooth, or a fractured tooth. Dental crowns can also secure traditional dental bridges or cover single dental implants. Dr. Anthony Yaldo works with dental laboratories to provide dental crown treatment for patients in his Keego Harbor, MI, dental office. Dental crowns restore tooth function and create more stable and aesthetically pleasing smiles. Dr. Yaldo also provides additional restorative dentistry treatments to patients in Keego Harbor, MI.
Dental Crown Treatment in Keego Harbor, MI
Dr. Yaldo works with dental laboratories to create custom dental crowns. First, Dr. Yaldo will take X-rays to locate the teeth that require treatment. He will prepare the teeth for crowns by removing a small portion of the enamel. Etching into the enamel shapes the tooth to ensure the crown adheres properly and looks natural. Dr. Yaldo will take dental impressions of the treated tooth or teeth. Then, Dr. Yaldo sends these impressions to a dental lab, where technicians create crowns from porcelain materials.
In the meantime, Dr. Yaldo will provide a temporary crown. Once the permanent crown is complete, Dr. Yaldo will remove the temporary crown and ensure that the permanent crown is in the correct shape and shade. Then, he will cement the crown on the tooth and polish the crowns for a natural sheen.
Dental Crown FAQs
If you are interested in dental crowns but want to know more about this restorative treatment, read answers to common questions about crowns and related treatments:
What are inlays and onlays?
Also known as partial crowns, inlays and onlays cover a smaller portion of the tooth than regular dental crowns. Inlays cover the chewing surface within the cusps or sides of the tooth. Onlays cover the top of the tooth, including the sides. Inlays and onlays are great options for patients who have
What are the benefits of dental crowns?
Crowns offer many benefits to our dental patients. Tooth crowns:
- Offer long-lasting treatment
- Look and feel like natural teeth
- Improve tooth appearance
- Strengthen teeth
- Protect weakened teeth
- Improve bite function
Crowns can be a great restoration option for patients who need to strengthen or add structure to worn and damaged teeth.
How long do dental crowns last?
With the proper care, dental crowns can last 15 to 30 years. Gently brushing and flossing between crowns and visiting the dentist regularly will increase the longevity of crown restorations.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
We will sometimes recommend dental crowns for patients following root canal treatment. A crown can offer extra support if patients have damaged and worn teeth. Crowns can also cover large dental fillings to prevent damage to treated teeth.
Receive Dental Crowns Today
If you need to protect a damaged or worn tooth, ask us about treatment with dental crowns. Schedule a dental crown consultation on our website. You can also call Dr. Yaldo today at (248) 780-7062. We’re here to help you protect and preserve your smile with high-quality treatments.