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Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges in Roseville, CA
Protect your tooth with a tooth-colored crown or dental bridge from Fountains Dental Excellence in Roseville, CA.
About Dental Crowns and Bridges
One of the most common dental treatments involves fixing tooth decay. The first line of defense against a cavity is a filling. However, deeper decay may require more extensive repair. In such cases, dentists may rely on a dental crown treatment or a dental cap.
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Dental crown treatment is available at Fountains Dental Excellence in Roseville and the surrounding area. Crowns help restore a tooth that has significant damage with a custom-sized cap that fits over the old tooth. We provide dental crowns and restorations for our patients. For broken, damaged, or decaying teeth, crowns may be the right solution. Call us at (916) 780-3000 to get your teeth problems checked out today.
When are dental crowns necessary?
Dentists utilize dental crowns in a variety of treatment situations. Crowns may help protect vulnerable teeth from further decay. They may cap damaged teeth and cover deep fillings. Crowns often complete dental implants or cover teeth treated with root canals.
Dentists can work with their dental lab and the patient to create custom-fitting dental crowns that may restore a tooth's shape and size to near perfect.
How long does a crown take to place?
Traditionally, a dental crown is a two visit process. Once to prepare the tooth and take an impression, and place a temporary crown while the final crown is created in an offsite lab. Once the final crown is ready, you will return for permanent placement.
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However, with CEREC technology, you can have SAME-DAY crowns. Using computer-assisted technology that enables dentists to take digital 3D impressions of the teeth, they can send this 3D file to a CEREC machine to form a crown that matches your tooth while you wait. The whole process takes about an hour and does not need a temporary crown.
How Dental Bridges and Dental Crowns Work Together
It is not uncommon for patients to get dental crowns to complete a dental bridge. According to WebMD, bridges fill in the gap left behind by a missing tooth. If a patient has a single missing tooth, dentists may restore it by creating a dental appliance that anchors to the two adjacent teeth. The dentist must reshape the two abutment teeth to secure the dental bridge. Reshaping these teeth involves removing much of the enamel. The abutment teeth are topped with dental crowns which attach to the new artificial tooth that makes up the middle piece of the bridge.
The Process of Placing a Dental Crown or Bridge
If you are not having a same-day crown placement. It may take a few appointments for a patient to receive a crown. In many cases, the dental crown procedure is part of another dental treatment plan, such as a root canal. Here is the step-by-step process for getting a dental crown:
BEFORE THE CROWN
The dentist treats any problems before starting the dental crown creation process. Any infections or cavities must be addressed or filled. Sometimes, an old crown needs replacement. In this case, the dentist will remove the remnants first.
PREPERATION
Next, the dentist must prepare the tooth for the crown. The dentist or another member of our team will shave down the tooth to make room for the crown. Then, the dental staff makes a series of impressions to send to the lab. Some patients receive a temporary crown at the end of this appointment.
CROWN DELIVERY
Once the crown is ready for delivery, the patient must return to the office for placement. First, the dentist tries on the crown to make sure it feels and looks right in the mouth. If it fits correctly, the dentist uses dental cement to glue it in place permanently.
Possible Reasons You May Need a Dental Crown or Bridge
Dental crowns are usually part of another dental procedure and is the final step in getting your smile back to the way you want it.
Schedule Dental Crown or Dental Bridge Placement in Roseville, CA
Whether it is a dental crown or dental bridge that you need, Dr. Adrian Radu, DDS, and Dr. Dan Gustavson, DDS, dentists in Roseville, CA, are skilled at placing crowns and bridges to restore your smile to its natural look.
Request an appointment for your dental crown or dental bridge at Fountains Dental Excellence today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
5-15 years.
Crowns usually last between five and 15 years. Good oral hygiene can extend their lifetime towards the higher end of this range. Additionally, avoid putting stress on them by biting on hard foods or chewing ice.
Call us immediately.
WebMD recommends cleaning the crown and the accessible parts of the tooth. Call the dental office right away and follow the care instructions given until the appointment. In the meantime, it is possible to use dental adhesive or temporary dental cement to replace the crown. The dentist will either replace the crown permanently or order a new one.
Treat it carefully, it is temporary.
Avoid chewing on the side of the mouth with the crown, if possible. Likewise, avoid hard or sticky foods that could pull off the crown. Follow a regular oral hygiene routine but avoid flossing up and down around the crown, as that could displace it.
No, however, they also do not discolor like teeth do either.
Regular tooth whiteners do not work on dental crowns. It is best to choose the preferred color before the crown is placed. Most crowns are made of porcelain or a combination of porcelain and metal. As a result, they do not discolor easily and should not present this problem once placed.
Yes!
Crowns are shaped to look like real teeth. We also strive to match them by color and ensure that they do not stand out among the natural teeth. While metal is sometimes used for crowns, it is generally reserved for teeth that are not visible.