Question 1

What are porcelain crowns?

Accepted Answer

Porcelain crowns are custom-made caps that bond to your natural tooth. They are also used to adhere to an abutment that fits on top of a dental implant. A crown fits over the targeted area to restore your natural tooth to its original size, protecting and strengthening your tooth when it can’t be repaired with fillings or other dental treatments. Crowns are created with tooth-colored porcelain to match the natural color of your teeth. They not only provide durability for your teeth, but they give your smile an aesthetically-pleasing appearance.

Question 2

Am I a candidate for porcelain crowns?

Accepted Answer

A porcelain crown might be right for you if you:

Have chipped, broken, or weak teethHave worn-down teethNeed a dental bridge secured in placeHave a dental implant that needs to be covered								
				
									Porcelain crowns can also be used for cosmetic modifications. For example, a crown can cover and change the appearance of your misshapen or discolored teeth.

Question 3

What are the benefits of a porcelain crown?

Accepted Answer

Crowns enhance your oral function in many ways, including:

Restores a tooth with a cavity too large to fillStrengthens weak teethRepairs cracked teethRestores function to your tooth after a root canalAids with dental plants to repair tooth lossCovers small or eroded teethCovers discolored or misshapen teeth								
				
									When you come into Pastel Dental, your provider consults with you about your candidacy for getting porcelain crowns and explains how they can benefit your condition.

Question 4

How do I take care of my porcelain crown?

Accepted Answer

After your procedure, your new crown solidly functions just like a tooth. However, you want to treat it carefully as you would your natural teeth. The Pastel Dental team encourages you to:

Stay away from hard, sticky foodsBrush and floss dailyDon’t bite your nails or chew on hard objects, such as pencils or pensUse a night guard if you grind your teethKeep your routine dental checkups								
				
									When practicing these steps, you should have long-lasting, durable crowns for the rest of your life.

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