What Is a Dental Crown, and When Do You Need One?
A dental crown may be necessary to protect or restore a tooth that is decayed, damaged, or discolored. You may also need a dental crown to support a dental bridge if you are missing a tooth, or to protect a tooth that has undergone a root canal procedure. At Smile Arts Dental, our dentist, Dr. Balaban, offers same-day dental crowns in Carmel, IN. Learn more about what a dental crown is, and why you might need one.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a small cap that is placed over the top of a broken, damaged, weak, cracked, or decayed tooth. We may also recommend a dental crown after we perform a root canal procedure, as it will protect your tooth and reduce the risk of damage. Dental crowns can be fabricated from metal, resin, ceramic, porcelain, or a compound material. Modern, non-metal dental crowns are fabricated to look like your surrounding natural teeth.
What Is a Same-Day Crown?
Traditionally, dental crowns require two or three visits to the dentist over the course of several weeks. We offer same-day dental crowns in our office. These crowns are designed, fabricated, and placed in one office visit over the course of two or three hours. By the end of your appointment, you will have a complete restoration of your tooth.
What’s the Difference Between a Dental Bridge & Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap that is used to repair a broken or damaged tooth. Placing a crown eliminates the need for a tooth extraction and dental implant. Dr. Balaban may recommend a dental bridge if you have a missing tooth. A dental bridge uses dental crowns placed over existing teeth as anchors to support a prosthetic tooth that is placed in the space left vacant by the missing tooth.
When Do You Need a Dental Crown?
Our dentist may recommend a dental crown if you have:
- A weak, damaged, broken, or worn-down tooth
- A cracked tooth
- A severely stained or discolored tooth
- A decayed tooth
- A root canal procedure
- A dental bridge
Find Out if You Need a Dental Crown in Carmel, IN
At Smile Arts Dental, we offer same-day dental crowns in Carmel, IN. Dr. Balaban can take all necessary x-rays and dental impressions and fabricate a custom dental crown in-office, while you wait. The process may take between one and three hours. To find out if you need a dental crown, call us today or schedule an appointment online.
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