Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas

Cosmetic Dental Solutions in Toms RiverA dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas.

Crowns can remedy the following issues:

  • A cracked tooth with decay
  • An ill-fitting existing crown
  • A decayed tooth that has lost a significant amount of tooth structure
  • A tooth that has had a root canal
  • A tooth that is too small or misshapen
  • A tooth that interferes with a proper bite

Before we can attach the crown to your tooth, we must prepare it. Dentists often give you a local anesthetic so you won’t feel pain during the prepping.

We remove decay, if any, and shape the tooth to receive the crown. Then a mold is taken of the prepped tooth and surrounding teeth.

A temporary crown is then placed on the tooth to safeguard it until you return to receive the permanent restoration. The patient needs to be careful while wearing the temporary crown. Vigorous brushing or flossing can displace the crown or damage the exposed soft tissue. The patient should also refrain from eating extremely hard foods like nuts or sticky candy.

The mold of your teeth is sent to a dental lab where your crown is fabricated. Dental crowns are offered in three varieties: tooth-colored crowns made of resin or porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and solid metal crowns.

Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. Your dentist will choose the best crown material for your particular tooth.

For more specifics about complete dental crowns and other cosmetic dentistry solutions, call Rotem Dental Care in Toms River. Schedule an appointment today.

Contact Rotem Dental Care:

732-228-4028

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

355 Lakehurst Rd
Toms River, New Jersey
08755

 

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