Dental Crowns in Topsham ME

If you have a broken, infected, or decayed tooth that has too much damage to be treated with a traditional filling, a dental crown in Topsham ME may help. Dental crowns are custom-fit prosthetics that fit over your existing tooth and provide strength and protection from damage. They are both durable and functional, so you can use them to enjoy a full diet, and because they look and feel like a real tooth, nobody will ever need to know they’re not!

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Treat your teeth like royalty with dental crowns in Topsham ME

Teeth may be damaged in any number of different ways. Some, like tooth decay, may be an unfortunate result of neglect. Others, like chipped teeth, can result from accidents and other mishaps. Still, others may be a necessary side-effect of treatment, such as the vulnerability of certain teeth after a root canal procedure.

However, modern dentistry is now at a stage where even problems like this don’t have to be things that people need to accept. There are plenty of solutions to help people with damaged teeth, and in the case of a single tooth, that solution is the dental crown.

A dental crown is essentially a deluxe filling, however instead of it fitting inside the tooth, it fits over the tooth after your dentist has removed the damaged or decayed portion. Dental crowns are customized to look and feel just like your natural teeth, so not only do they work like real teeth, but they are also virtually indetectable in your smile.

If you have a tooth with a significant amount of decay or damage but that still has strong roots, you may be a good candidate for a dental crown. Dental crowns can repair larger cavities, cracks, and decay without the need for tooth extraction and replacement.

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The Process of Getting a Dental Crown

The dental crown process is easy. First, you’ll visit Androscoggin Dental Care and have impressions made of your damaged tooth. Next, your dentist will remove the damaged portion of your tooth, leaving behind a base that your crown will cover. You will then be fitted with a temporary crown while your impressions are sent to the dental lab for your permanent crown to be created with. The temporary crown will protect your tooth from further damage and help you get adjusted to what it will feel like with your permanent crown.

Your new crown will take about two weeks to complete at the dental lab. Once it is finished, it will be sent back to Androscoggin Denal Care, and you will return to have it attached. If it fits well, your dentist will cement it in place. If it does not, we can send it back to the lab for adjustment so it fits just right.

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When To Get A Dental Crown In Topsham ME?

Your Androscoggin Dental Care dentist may recommend a dental crown for you if you have:

• A tooth that is poorly shaped or discolored compared to the rest of your teeth
• A tooth that has been chipped, cracked, or otherwise physically damaged
• A weakened tooth that is in danger of future chipping or cracking
• A tooth that was part of a root canal procedure and needs protection now that it is exposed
• A tooth badly affected by tooth decay to the point that a dental filling is no longer suitable
• A tooth that is going to be part of a dental bridge process