Dental Crowns in Simi Valley
If you have a tooth that has been severely damaged or decayed, we may recommend a dental crown. A crown, which is sometimes referred to as a cap, is a restoration that can be used for many purposes, including:
- Covering a tooth that is structurally compromised
- Preventing a weak tooth from fracturing
- Covering a damaged or misshaped tooth
- Acting as an anchor for a dental bridge
- Completing a dental implant
Aside from its health benefits, a crown can also be used to enhance the beauty of a smile. Starting from the gum line, a crown is used to cap the entire tooth. Our talented dentist, Dr. Hart is pleased to offer all-ceramic crowns. Unlike some crowns, the defining feature of ceramic crowns is that they blend well with your smile to provide you with a natural look. Ceramic crowns are also thinner, making them more useful for patients who have limited room.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns are a treatment that has both aesthetic and functional benefits such as:
- Protecting a worn tooth
- Holding a dental bridge
- Reinforcing a severely cracked or broken tooth
- Restoring a tooth after endodontic treatment.
- Supporting a tooth that has been significantly damaged by tooth decay.
What types of dental crowns are there?
- Composite crowns
- Porcelain crowns
- Zirconium crowns
- Metal crowns
Depending on the needs of each patient and the location of the tooth to be restored, specific material is chosen.
When do I need a dental crown?
When we need to restore a tooth, both aesthetically and functionally, or for any of the reasons mentioned above.
This is not a “cut and dry” question because there are additional concerns for patients with restorations when it comes to brightening their smile with professional whitening treatments. While whitening can still be performed on patients with crowns, it is important for them to understand that the whitening gels used in professional whitening will not affect the color of the crown. This means that once the teeth are whitened, the restorations may stand out because they will be darker than the rest of the teeth. However, patients who are serious about whitening their smiles and keeping it brilliantly beautiful may want to consider replacing these restorations so that they match their new smile. This ensures that the restorations blend in and look as natural as possible even after the whitening treatments.
If you have any questions about dental crowns in Simi valley, California
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At Dental Center of Simi Valley, our friendly staff is excited to help you have the smile of your dreams!
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