What your dentist in Jacksonville, FL. wants you to know about dental crowns
Dental crowns are unique dental restorations that cover the entire visible surfaces of your teeth above the gumline. They protect your teeth, much like a suit-of-armor. When you bite down, your teeth are shielded from extreme biting and shearing forces, so your teeth don’t break. But that’s not all dental crowns can do. Dr. Matthew Henry, DDS and Dr. Robert R. Cowie, DDS in Jacksonville, FL, wants to share how dental crowns can make a difference in your smile.
Do you know that dental crowns can restore both the strength and the beauty of your smile? It’s true. The truth is dental crowns can do it all. They can replace your old, leaky, unsightly metal fillings with a worry-free protective covering that protects your teeth from breaking. You will have the confidence to eat the foods you love without worrying about damaging your smile.
Today’s dental crowns can also restore the beauty of your smile. That’s because they are made of natural-looking materials like porcelain, which reflects light, just like tooth enamel. Your new crowns will be virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. The people around you will notice your beautiful smile, not your dental restorations.
Your dentist starts the process of creating your crown by preparing the tooth and taking an impression of the space where it will go. These "blueprints" are sent to a dental lab, where your crown will be designed and carved out from the material deemed most suitable for your situation. When the crown is finished, it will be sent back to your dentist's office, where a bonding material will be applied to the remainder of the natural tooth and then attached. With proper care, crowns can last for many years.
If you need a strong, beautiful dental restoration, you need a dental crown. To find out more about what dental crowns can do for you and your smile, call your dentist, Dr. Matthew Henry, DDS and Dr. Robert R. Cowie, DDS in Jacksonville, FL, today!