Logo

(419) 474-3100

Menu
  • Home
  • Meet Our Doctor
  • Meet the Staff
  • Offices
  • Services
  • New Patients
  • Contact Us
  • Appointment Request
  • Patient Education
    • Dental Education Library
      • Oral Health Topics
      • Tooth Care
      • Dental Problems
      • Treatment
        • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Pain Management
      • Patient Information
      • Product Reviews
      • Glossary
      • Links
    • Orthodontics Education Library
      • Orthodontics
      • What Is Orthodontics?
      • Oral Health Topics
      • Tooth Care
      • Dental Problems
      • Treatment
        • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Pain Management
      • Patient Information
      • Product Reviews
      • Glossary
      • Links
  • Blog
  • Welcome! >
  • Articles >
  • Treatment >
  • Crowns

Crowns

  • Created in Treatment

Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth.

Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.

Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance.

Procedures

A tooth must usually be reduced in size to accommodate a crown. A cast is made of the existing tooth and an impression is made. The impression is sent to a special lab, which manufactures a custom-designed crown. In some cases, a temporary crown is applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are cemented in place.

Crowns are sometimes confused with veneers, but they are quite different. Veneers are typically applied only to relatively small areas.

Caring For Your Crowns

With proper care, a good quality crown could last up to eight years or longer. It is very important to floss in the area of the crown to avoid excess plaque or collection of debris around the restoration.

Certain behaviors such as jaw clenching or bruxism (teeth grinding) significantly shorten the life of a crown. Moreover, eating brittle foods, ice or hard candy can compromise the adhesion of the crown, or even damage the crown.

  • Dental Education Library
    • Oral Health Topics
    • Tooth Care
    • Dental Problems
    • Treatment
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Pain Management
    • Patient Information
    • Product Reviews
    • Glossary
    • Links
  • Orthodontics Education Library
    • Orthodontics
    • What Is Orthodontics?
    • Oral Health Topics
    • Tooth Care
    • Dental Problems
    • Treatment
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Pain Management
    • Patient Information
    • Product Reviews
    • Glossary
    • Links

Contact Us

Send Us an Email

Featured Services

Click to find out more

  • What is Orthodontics

    Irregularities with your mouth and teeth, as well as certain abnormalities or irregularities with your facial features, are typically treated by specialists in orthodontic dentistry.

    Learn More
  • All About Braces

    Braces are usually custom-made and are prescribed and designed by the orthodontist according to the problem being treated. Other orthopedic appliances are designed to correct jaw-growth problems.

    Learn More
  • Emergency Instructions

    Some problems with your braces may arise when our office is closed. If so, please look over the list for a quick fix until an appointment is scheduled.

    Learn More
  • First Visit

    During the exam, Dr. Potts will provide information regarding your orthodontic needs and approximately how long your treatment will require.

    Learn More

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Primary Location

Monday:

8:15 am-4:15 pm

Tuesday:

8:15 am-4:15 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

8:15 am-4:15 pm

Friday:

8:15 am-4:15 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Connect With Us

Our Location

Find us on the map

  • Copyright © 2022 MH Sub I, LLC dba Officite.
  • Admin Log In
  • Site Map