How can you best take care of your smile? Consistent oral hygiene (brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings) removes plaque and tartar, while restorations such as fillings and crowns rebuild dental damage. Here at Blome Family Dentistry in Lincoln, NE, Dr. Greg Blome and Dr. Sara Wubbels provide these services and more to their patients. Considering a crown? Read on to learn more about their benefits.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers and strengthens teeth that have been compromised by decay, injury, infection, or poor shape and size. These days, high-quality porcelain is the material of choice for most crowns, particularly those that anchor fixed bridges, cover dental implants, and rebuild teeth that have been treated by root canal therapy.
Why would I need a dental crown?
Your dentist in Lincoln would recommend a crown to:
- Beautify a tooth
- Spare a tooth from extraction
- Regularize smile appearance (a tooth looks too small as compared to its neighbors)
- Provide long-term protection from bacteria, trauma, and misalignment
The crown treatment
It's comfortable and takes just two visits to Blome Family Dentistry. Your dentist confirms the need for a crown with a careful examination and an X-ray screening. Then, the doctor reshapes the tooth, sizing it to accept the crown. Oral impressions help the dental lab fashion the crown, while photos and specific instructions from your dentist ensure proper color.
During your second office visit, the dentist removes your temporary crown and cements the permanent one on your tooth. Any needed adjustments for bite and fit are made at this time.
Caring for a crown
Once you have your new crown, you'll notice a tremendous improvement in your personal appearance. Your tooth will look and function quite naturally, and care is easy. Simply:
- Brush twice a day for two minutes, and floss daily to remove plaque and its harmful bacteria.
- Avoid brittle foods, such as hard candy and nuts.
- Get twice-yearly cleanings and examinations at Blome Family Dentistry.
Tooth enamel is super-hard, says the American Dental Association (ADA), having a mineral content of about 96 percent. Yet, problems can happen. That's where realistic restorations such as crowns come in.
Contact us
Call Dr. Greg Blome or Dr. Sara Blome Wubbels here at Blome Family Dentistry in Lincoln, NE, to find out if a crown is right for you. Phone our friendly staff at (402) 483-7000 to book a consultation.