If you have a notably damaged tooth, our dentist and team might recommend a dental crown to repair and protect it, improving both its look and function, and ultimately enhancing your smile. Reach out to Morganville Dentistry today at 732-538-6646 to learn more about dental crowns in Morganville, New Jersey, and arrange an appointment with Dr. Atlas or Dr. Grainer.
When should I consider getting a dental crown?
You should consider a dental crown if you have a tooth that is chipped, cracked, badly decayed, or otherwise weakened.
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns maintain the aesthetic appearance of teeth by covering the entire visible surface of the tooth, while adding significant reinforcement and protection to the tooth. After removing all areas of decay, your dentist will take an impression of the tooth to be crowned and send it to a dental laboratory to create the crown. Crowns can be made of composite resin, porcelain or gold. Composite Resin and porcelain crowns are extremely natural looking; virtually indistinguishable from other teeth, making them an ideal choice for visible teeth. Gold crowns pose no risk of chipping, and therefore are useful when crowning back teeth.
What are the alternatives to dental crowns?
Teeth that are badly decayed may require extraction, leaving bridges or implants as viable alternative treatments.
