Damaged Teeth? Discover the Restorative Power of Dental Crowns

Crowns can be composed of metal, ceramic, composite resin, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Metal and metal-based crowns are the strongest and are often recommended to repair cracked molars, which aren’t visible when you smile. In contrast, porcelain crowns make better choices for chipped or broken front teeth due to their natural-looking esthetics. 

Dental crowns serve as a restorative treatment. They repair teeth compromised by severe decay or teeth with structural damage due to accidental injury. Dr. Edmondson may also place a crown over a tooth that’s had root canal treatment to strengthen its fragile structure. Dental crowns can be used to support a fixed bridge or as replacement teeth for implants.

That depends on their composition and care. A porcelain crown can last 15 or more years with good oral care. Composite resin crowns may last 5-7 years. Metal crowns can last a lifetime. Good oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings can keep your crowns going strong for many years.  

The crown process often entails trimming or reshaping a damaged tooth to accommodate a crown. This process is done under local anesthesia, so you feel no pain. Dr. Edmondson also offers sedation options to make you more comfortable for your procedure. After prepping your tooth, we’ll take impressions to send to a lab to customize a crown for you. A temporary crown will be placed over your tooth in the meantime. When your permanent crown is ready, we’ll switch the two and permanently cement the final crown.

Dental crowns are known for their strength and resilience. Crowning a tooth restores its functionality so you can eat like normal again. We highly recommend, however, that you avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods, as they’re simply not good for your teeth, whether you have crowns or not.

If you live in the Windsor Mill, MD, area, you can come to Edmondson Family Dental Care for crown treatment. To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Jon Edmondson at (410) 220-5309.