Dental Crown

A dental crown is a protective covering formed into the shape of a natural tooth. This covering is used to protect a tooth that has been damaged or cracked. A dental crown also helps give a severely decayed tooth or a worn tooth added support. They are also used with other dental procedures. Procedures such as bridges or dental implants use a dental crown as an anchor on which to rest. If you are in need of tooth repair, the knowledgeable crown dentist in Thousand Oaks can help.

The Thousand Oaks dental practice can furnish several types of dental crowns, according to your needs. A permanent dental crown can be made of all types of metal. Metals like gold alloy, palladium, nickel or chromium are common materials for a dental crown. Metal crowns function well as they are immune to chipping or breaking, they don't wear down adjacent teeth, and they hold up under the biting pressures of the jaw. The one drawback to metal crowns is the inability to disguise the color. Therefore, the Thousand Oaks crowns dentist will more than likely place a metal crown toward the back of the mouth.

Dental crowns can repair a tooth and give its natural look and strength. If you have a damaged or chipped tooth, contact our crown dentist in Thousand Oaks and schedule an appointment.

Other types of crowns available from the Thousand Oaks cosmetic dentist include: porcelain fused to metal crowns, all resin crowns, all ceramic crowns, all porcelain crowns and temporary crowns. Having a dental crown placed will usually take 2 office visits. X-rays are taken to check the tooth root and surrounding bone structure. You will then be given an anesthesia to numb the area and help you to relax. The dentist will then begin removing layers of enamel, from the targeted tooth, in preparation to fit the crown. Metal crowns do not require as much enamel to be removed as other crowns.

Once the Thousand Oaks restorative dentist is pleased with the amount of surface area removed, an impression of your tooth is made and a temporary crown is placed as a means of protection. Most crowns are fashioned in a dental laboratory. It takes around 2 or 3 weeks for your dental office to receive your new crown. Once your new crown arrives, your dentist will give you anesthesia to numb the tooth, remove the temporary crown, and cement the permanent one in place. Your dental crown should last from 5 to 15 years, depending on your oral hygiene. Regularly scheduled checkups will ensure the dental crown's longevity.

Regular checkups with a family dentist can assure the health of the teeth and prevent diseases. Our local dentist in Thousand Oaks can help you maintain your oral health. Call to make an appointment today.