Dental Crowns
Prevent Tooth Loss & Protect Your Smile 3 Reasons to Promptly Seek Treatment
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped porcelain cap that covers a compromised tooth while creating a natural appearance. If you have a compromised tooth, there are many reasons to reach out to our dentists as soon as possible to find out if a crown or another solution is the best way to solve the issue:
Eliminate Painful Symptoms
A damaged, decayed, or infected tooth can be very painful, and the symptoms will just get worse over time. Our dentist will treat the problem to alleviate dental discomfort, and cap the tooth with a crown once the issue has been resolved.
Save Your Natural Teeth
If left untreated, an infection can spread and cause you to lose your teeth. Saving your natural tooth is always preferable to getting a dental prosthetic. A crown can protect the remaining natural tissue if your tooth has been compromised.
Enhance the Appearance of Your Smile
While crowns serve important practical purposes, they can also improve the aesthetics of your smile. Dental crowns can cover cracks, intrinsic discoloration, and other severe cosmetic issues that less extensive treatments often cannot.
How Are Dental Crowns Used?
Crowns have many uses across various fields of dentistry. At our dental office in Vancouver, we most commonly use crowns for:
Teeth that have been affected by damage or decay are more prone to further breakage or infection. After treating the underlying dental issue, we can cover the tooth with a crown that reduces the risk of additional harm.
Crowns can be an excellent solution for purely aesthetic dental issues as well. If you have a tooth that is discolored, misshapen, or slightly misaligned, speak with one of our dentists about what a crown can do for your smile.
A root canal involves the removal of infected tissue from the inner part of the tooth, which can leave it structurally compromised. Covering it with a crown can strengthen it, guard it against future infections, and restore your bite.
What happens if I'm missing teeth or need a tooth extraction?
We Can Fill in the Gaps With Dental Implants
If you are missing a tooth or require extraction, implant dentistry may be the perfect solution for you. Implants are an innovative form of restorative dentistry designed to replace missing tooth roots and support replacement teeth. A titanium implant is placed into the jawbone, where it provides the stimulation necessary to stop the bone atrophy that follows tooth loss. Your dentist will then design a custom porcelain crown to top your implant, replacing the entire lost tooth from the root to the chewing surface. If you are missing more teeth, you can receive a custom implant-supported bridge or denture.
Ready to Restore Your Smile With Crowns? Request a Consultation at Norris Dental
Whether you need treatment for tooth decay, a solution for deep-set dental stains, or a durable way to replace missing teeth, crowns can play an integral role in your treatment plan. At our Vancouver dental office, you can receive high-quality crown dentistry that helps restore the health and appearance of your smile.
Our dentists are ready to design a personalized treatment plan that precisely addresses your needs. To get started, contact us online or call:
(604) 263-1855
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Take a Closer Look at the Procedure
Once issues such as decay or infection have been resolved, the tooth will be reshaped to accommodate a crown. Once the crown is in place, it will support and protect the remaining natural tissue.
Dental Crown Timeline
We can restore your teeth within a couple of weeks:
Your new porcelain crown can be precisely shaped and shaded so that it feels comfortable and looks natural.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
Our dental crown treatment is completely customized to each individual and will vary in price, depending on the size of the restoration, the materials used, and other factors. After we examine your teeth in person, we can give you a personalized cost estimate. If your dental crown is needed for health reasons, it is considered restorative dentistry and will typically be covered at least partially by insurance. Norris Dental accepts most major dental insurance plans and will work directly with your provider to get you the maximum coverage.
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"Dr. Norris has taken care of me for many years now. I have never experienced such professionalism and care. He is gentle, knowledgeable, and honest. I really appreciate him and his entire team. I highly recommend them if you want consistent quality and friendly service." James Boatman
