Dental Crowns – Louisville, KY
Protecting & Preserving Your Natural Teeth
It’s not uncommon for teeth to become weakened or damaged throughout your life, whether that’s due to the physical act of clenching and grinding them every night or because an infection requires you to get root canal treatment. In any case, our team at Hurstbourne Dental Care can restore the strength and comfort of your affected tooth and help support it for years to come with a customized dental crown in Louisville. Learn more about dental crowns and what they can do to preserve your smile by scheduling a consultation with our team.
Why Choose Hurstbourne Dental Care for Dental Crowns?
- Emergency Patients Seen Within 48 Hours
- Dental Practice Serving Louisville for 20+ Years
- Homey, Comfortable Office to Ease Anxiety
What is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are small, cap-like dental restorations that are custom designed to fit over the top visible surfaces of individual teeth. They can be crafted from a variety of durable, professional-grade dental materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and even metals – the choice is up to you! Our team typically recommends natural-looking materials to allow the restoration to blend in with your existing surrounding teeth, allowing you to smile with confidence; however, metal crowns offer unique benefits as well.
Once placed, dental crowns act to not only provide an additional layer of protection to the tooth, but to also restore its shape, size, and strength. This will mean that you’ll be able to chew food and even brush your teeth without experiencing sharp sensitivity or discomfort.
The Dental Crown Process
The dental crown process is typically completed within two to three visits to our Louisville dental office. After the affected tooth is treated, whether that’s with root canal therapy, a tooth-colored filling, or any other necessary preparation, we can start the process of crafting the crown. Once we have prepared the tooth for the crown, our team will collect an impression of it that we can send off to our dental laboratory. This will allow them to create a perfectly fitting restoration.
As soon as we receive the permanent crown from our dental laboratory, we’ll call you back in for a fitting. If any adjustments need to be made, we’ll return the restoration to the laboratory, but if not, we will secure the restoration atop your prepared tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Our dental crowns at Hurstbourne Dental Care offer a variety of benefits to your oral health, including:
- Minimizing dental sensitivity and other uncomfortable effects.
- Ability to last for 5+ years with good oral hygiene.
- Aesthetic enhancements for a more confident smile.
- Protect teeth from further wear and tear.
- Lasting support to preserve your natural tooth.
You can learn more about the many benefits of dental crowns by calling our team today!