Helping you keep your natural teeth is what dentists strive for, but it isn't always possible. Crowns are a great way to improve the look and function of your teeth. Dr. Julie Boulos and Dr. Joseph Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA provide crowns at their full-service practice.
Who needs a dental crown?
When your dentist finds decay or damage to one of your teeth that is severe enough to be beyond filling or bonding, they may suggest you get a crown for your tooth. In order for a filling to work, you need to have enough tooth left to support it. Usually, by the time a crown is warranted, other efforts to save your tooth may have been implemented and the crown, sometimes combined with a root canal, is the final effort to save your natural tooth. In some cases, a crown may be necessary to support a bridge.
What are crowns?
A crown is a cover or cap that is custom-made to fit perfectly over your natural tooth and protect it from further damage. It makes your tooth stronger and it will look and perform better. Crowns are made from different materials, the choice is yours. You can opt for porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, ceramic, composite resin, or metal alloys.
What does getting a crown involve?
Dr. Julie Boulos and Dr. Joseph Boulos of All Coast Dental make getting crowns in Pacific Beach, CA easy. It will take several visits to get the whole process completed, but the result will be a strong and beautiful tooth that will look just like your natural tooth. Because they are custom created, they will match the other teeth in your mouth and the result will look like it has always been there.
The dentist will make a mold of your tooth which will be sent to the lab to create the new tooth. Your original tooth will be reshaped so that the crown will fit over it perfectly. In the meantime, you will have a temporary crown to cover your tooth. When the crown is ready, you will come back into the office so that it can be permanently attached. Crowns can last from 10-15 years if properly cared for. Brushing and flossing just like natural teeth and not abusing it by chewing ice and other hard things is necessary.
If you are suffering from tooth pain or from teeth that are damaged, it's time to do something about it. Getting crowns from Dr. Julie Boulos and Dr. Joseph Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA is one very positive option. Call our office at 858-270-4904 to set up an appointment.