At Blue Jay Family Dentistry, we offer dental crowns in Maplewood, Minnesota. A crown is one of the most versatile treatments that we provide and can be used to protect a tooth with severe damage, help in replacing missing teeth and even improve the color of a tooth that cannot be treated with regular whitening techniques. To schedule a visit with our dentist, Dr. Nickolas Felten to see if a crown is right for your smile, call our office at 651-770-2900 today.
Dental crowns, or dental caps, are a type of restorative treatment recommended when your teeth have sustained damage or decay. A crown is designed to fit over the entire visible portion of the tooth in order to restore its original shape and size and protect it from further damage. Crowns may be made of several different materials, but the most popular type of dental crowns are made of porcelain due to the fact that it matches the appearance and durability of your original tooth.
Our skilled dentist may recommend a dental crown to:
- Restore a tooth after it has sustained damage due to injury or tooth decay
- Protect a tooth after a root canal treatment
- Anchor a dental bridge
- Cap and complete a dental implant
- Strengthen a tooth that is cracked, fractured or weakened
- Support a tooth with a large filling
- Improve a misshapen tooth
- Enhance the appearance of your teeth and smile
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Dental crowns typically require two appointments to complete. During the first appointment, our dentist will take impressions and prepare your tooth to receive the crown. A temporary crown will be placed to protect your tooth while your final restoration is completed. At the second appointment, we will check the fit of the crown and bond it into place to fully restore the tooth.
If you have any questions about dental crowns or to make an appointment with our dentist, contact our office today!