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Dental crowns at Way Dental: cover and protect a damaged tooth
A dental crown protects a weakened or damaged tooth by capping it completely, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance in one tooth-shaped cover. It matters most when a tooth is cracked, carries a large old filling, or has just had a root canal, because the ordinary chewing forces of daily life can finish the job and split that tooth in two. A crown prevents that from happening.
This video walks through the full process from start to finish. Once the area is comfortably numbed, the tooth is shaped to make room for the crown and an impression is taken, and a temporary crown protects the tooth while your custom permanent crown is made. At a follow-up visit, the final crown is cemented in place and adjusted to fit your bite precisely.
You have a choice of materials too. Modern crowns can be all-ceramic, all-metal, or a combination, and your dentist will recommend the right one based on the tooth's location, your bite, and how natural you want it to look. Front-tooth crowns are usually ceramic for the best esthetics, while back-tooth crowns are often built for maximum strength.
With good home care, a well-made crown can protect a tooth for a decade or more. How long yours lasts comes down to the basics: daily brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and regular checkups.
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