Dental Crowns in Naperville, IL
A dental crown is a natural-looking cap that protects a weak tooth, anchors a bridge, or rebuilds a worn-down or broken tooth.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is essentially a little cap that fits over your own tooth. The crown itself is shaped like a tooth and fits tightly over the tooth that has been shaped to secure it.
Crowns from our Naperville dental office can be used for many reasons — to protect a weak tooth from decay, to hold a dental bridge in place, or to essentially “replace” a worn-down or broken tooth. They may also be used cosmetically, to cover a misshapen or discolored tooth.
What To Expect From the Crown Placement Process
Your Initial Visit
During your first visit, our dentist will do a thorough examination of your mouth, including x-rays. If he finds excessive decay or injury to the pulp, he may need to perform a root canal in our office before proceeding.
Prepping the Tooth
If no root canal is needed, your dentist will file the top and sides of the tooth receiving the crown. If too little tooth remains to support a crown, the area is built up with a filler material. An impression of the reshaped tooth is then taken to ensure a perfect fit.
Creating the Crown
Impressions of the tooth and surrounding teeth are sent to a dental laboratory, which crafts a crown that works with your bite. This process typically takes about 2–3 weeks — you’ll wear a temporary crown in the meantime.
Crown Placement
At your final visit, your Naperville dentist will remove the temporary crown and fit the permanent one. You may be given a local anesthetic to numb the area while your new crown is cemented into place.
Did You Know?
You can treat your crown as a regular tooth.
Did You Know?
Crowns can preserve your natural tooth.
Did You Know?
Crowns can be made from many materials, from metal to resin.
Have Questions About Dental Crowns in Naperville? Find Answers Here
When is a dental crown needed?
Crowns protect a weak tooth from decay, hold a dental bridge in place, rebuild a worn-down or broken tooth, or cosmetically cover a misshapen or discolored tooth.
How long does the crown process take?
Typically two visits: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and a second to place the permanent crown. The dental lab needs about 2–3 weeks to craft your custom crown, during which you’ll wear a temporary.
Will I need a root canal before my crown?
Not always. If the exam and x-rays show excessive decay or injury to the tooth’s pulp, a root canal may be needed first — which we can perform right here in our office.
How do I care for my crown?
Simply treat your crown as a regular tooth: brush, floss, and keep up with routine checkups so we can make sure it stays in great shape.
Related treatments: Root Canal Therapy · Restorative Dentistry · Dental Implants
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