Do you have a fractured or damaged tooth? Maybe it's time for a lifelike dental crown from Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk, your dentists in Miami Beach and North Miami Beach, FL. Crafted from high-quality porcelain and shaped to blend in with your smile, a dental crown protects a weak tooth right to the gum line.
The wonderful dental crown
It's one of modern dentistry's most versatile restorations. Your North Miami Beach and Miami Beach dentists use crowns to:
- Cover a tooth damaged by trauma, abscess (root canal therapy comes first), multiple fillings or congenital malformation
- Beautify a tooth which is discolored or severely worn down
- Avoid fracture or chipping
- Create more durability than single-thickness porcelain veneers
How do you get a dental crown?
It takes a couple of visits. Dr.Ressler, Dr. Hirschl or Dr. Lelchuk will examine and X-ray your tooth, and then, remove the damaged portions. You'll wear a temporary crown as the dental lab fashions your permanent crown from your oral impressions and details which your dentist supplies.
At the next appointment, the doctor removes the temporary and bonds the new crown over your tooth. He'll make sure the bite and fit are accurate and comfortable.
Other details
Did you know that dental crowns restore dental implants? Also, these restorations support traditional bridgework consisting of one or more pontic, or replacement, teeth.
Additionally, dental crowns last for many years when you take care of them every day. Be sure to:
- Avoid fractures by limiting hard foods, such as crusty bread and nuts.
- Keep crown margins squeaky clean with daily flossing and twice-daily brushing (the American Dental Association recommends a full two minutes).
- Get six-month professional cleanings and check-ups (your dentist will assess the condition of your crown).
- Report any dental pain or sensitivity in a crowned tooth right away.
- Limit foods and beverages which stain your smile.
- Wear a bite guard if you tend to clench your teeth.
Know your options
Strengthen and beautify your smile with a porcelain crown from Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk DDS. Our dentists operate out of two convenient locations. For North Miami Beach, phone (305) 949-2630, or in Miami Beach, call us at (305) 532-1444.