Experience High-quality Dental Crowns Crafted with Expert Prosthodontic Care
Your tooth is a small part of the body, but if it’s damaged, decayed, or missing, it can affect several aspects of your oral health. Good news! Epic Smiles of Conroe can restore your smile’s full function and beauty with high-quality dental crowns. Don’t wait until the damage worsens. Receive expertly crafted dental crowns in Conroe, Texas, backed by advanced prosthodontic expertise.
Why do I need a dental crown?
A dental crown is a fingernail-sized restoration shaped like a tooth. It’s customized to fit over the remaining structure to restore your tooth’s health, strength, and beauty. Dental crowns are versatile and can be used to resolve several dental issues, including:
- Severely decayed teeth
- Fractured or cracked teeth
- Large, worn-out fillings
- A significantly weakened tooth after a root canal, trauma, or other reasons
- Discolored or uneven teeth
Achieving outstanding results with dental crowns involves much more than simply placing a cap over a tooth. It requires careful attention to function, bite alignment, aesthetics, and long-term comfort. Our prosthodontist, Dr. Fred Lima, combines hands-on experience, expert technique, and artistic precision to create crowns that look natural, feel comfortable, and perform like real teeth.
What is the process of getting a dental crown?
It takes at least two appointments to restore your tooth with a dental crown. Throughout your treatment, expect a comfortable, seamless experience.
- Initial examination: Dr. Lima will examine your tooth’s eligibility for a crown with dental X-rays. If we notice signs of dental infection, a root canal may be used as an adjunct procedure.
- Tooth preparation: Dr. Lima will first remove any decay or damaged portions of the tooth and then shape it to ensure the crown fits securely.
- Digital impressions: Dr. Lima will take precise digital scans of your tooth. This model is used to craft a custom crown that matches your natural teeth’s size, shape, and color. In the meantime, we’ll place a temporary crown to protect the prepped tooth as you wait for the permanent crown.
- Placement: Once the final crown is ready, you’ll return for placement. Dr. Lima will remove the provisional crown, clean the tooth, and inspect the fit and appearance of the new crown. After making any necessary adjustments, he will securely bond your crown to your tooth using dental cement.
A well-placed crown restores full function, protects the underlying tooth, and blends seamlessly with your smile. No more chewing with discomfort or holding back your smile because of feeling insecure.
How long do porcelain crowns last?
Dental crowns are created from durable materials that can withstand the everyday demands of chewing and biting. Although it varies, our dental crowns can last 10-15 years or longer. Patients can expect long-term outcomes by staying consistent with oral hygiene and routine visits.
Although dental crowns are durable, they won’t last a lifetime. Talk to our team if your crown shows signs of wear or damage. Minor issues are repairable, but extensive ones may need a full replacement.
Do you need a dental crown in Conroe, Texas?
A dental crown is a practical solution for severe damage or decay, reviving teeth that seem hopeless. At Epic Smiles of Conroe, we create high-quality dental crowns that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Call (936) 666-3031 and restore your smile with dental crowns made with prosthodontic expertise.
