A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over the visible portion of a tooth and can offer a permanent solution to a damaged tooth.
Once fitted, a crown should fit seamlessly into your mouth, looking, feeling and functioning just as your natural teeth do.
Crowns are needed when a tooth has been damaged or weakened to the point where a filling cannot fix it.
Most commonly, crowns are made of ceramic or metal and, in some cases, are made of a combination of the two. Ceramic crowns are usually made of porcelain and offer the most natural looking option.
Getting a crown usually takes two appointments. During the first appointment, we will remove the weakened parts of your tooth and prepare the tooth for the crown. We’ll then take an impression and fit you with a temporary crown. Your permanent crown will be custom made for you by a lab technician. When it’s ready, you’ll return to the dental practice and we will fit it for you.
You might experience a little discomfort and some soreness in the gums for up to three days after getting your crown fitted. If this goes on any longer, please do let us know.
You can take care of your crown in just the same way as you would your natural teeth: brushing twice daily, regular flossing and check-ups with us here at Hatfield Dental Care.
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