Tell me more about dental crowns

Teeth crowns or dental caps are used as a smile makeover procedure to improve your smile by restoring decayed teeth and those that are cracked, chipped, deformed, or severely discolored.  Your Sarasota Florida cosmetic dentist uses a dental crown made of porcelain or ceramic material to cover an entire tooth.  Dr. Engelsberg will also make sure your dental caps match the natural color of your teeth for a natural look of even-shaded teeth.

Uses for teeth crowns

Your Sarasota Florida cosmetic dentist can tell you if dental crowns are the best option for you if you go to Midtown Dental Center for a consultation regarding issues with your teeth, which you want to get corrected. Teeth crowns are also used with failing root canals, bridgework, and dentures.  Porcelain crowns are excellent for covering those unsightly metal fillings for a better smile.

Dental crowns also strengthen and protect weak teeth and make them durable. Good quality teeth crowns from your Sarasota Florida cosmetic dentist make you enjoy eating your favorite foods because these crowns can last a long time when properly cared for. Taking care of your dental crowns means going to your dentist regularly and observing good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily.

Are dental crowns right for me?

Your trusted cosmetic dentist will tell you how getting dental crowns can benefit you in a variety of ways:

• Stop tooth decay and enjoy having strong teeth with teeth crowns.
• Cover teeth cracks, stains, and other dental problems that cause you to hide your smile.
• Dental crowns provide an easy and affordable way to a healthier and more confident smile.
• Enjoy having greater self-esteem with teeth you would be proud of showing anytime and anywhere.

Call or visit your Sarasota Florida cosmetic dentist today at Midtown Dental Center and stop hiding your smile! Dr. Peter Engelsberg will be happy to discuss the procedure for dental crowns in a smile consultation and answer any questions you may have.

Types of dental crowns

Dental crowns can be made of metals, porcelain fused to metal, resin, or porcelain. Each type of dental crown has certain benefits and disadvantages that are worth learning about. For instance, metal crowns last longer and they are essentially best for chewing and biting. Crowns made from metal rarely experience fractures and are best for molars, which are out of sight and are used mainly for chewing hard foods. Porcelain crowns fused to metal can be matched to the color of your adjacent teeth. However, the crown’s porcelain portion can break off or chip. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are a good choice for the front and back teeth. Crowns that are made of resin are more affordable than the other types but do not last as long. Porcelain crowns provide the best natural color match than any of the other types, and are ideal for the front teeth.

Getting your dental crowns from your cosmetic dentist

While some dental procedures can be done in a single visit to your Sarasota Florida cosmetic dentist, you can get your dental crowns usually in two visits. Dr. Peter Engelsberg, your cosmetic dentist at Midtown Dental Center in Sarasota Florida can provide you with a temporary crown, usually made of acrylic or stainless steel, while your permanent crowns are made in a dental laboratory. During the first visit, Dr. Engelsberg may need to take X-rays to check the roots of the tooth receiving the crown.

Your Sarasota Florida dentist will tell you to observe certain precautions while having a temporary crown. For example, you should avoid sticky foods such as caramel or chewing gum. You should also use the side of your mouth that has the temporary crown sparingly. Chewing hard foods such as raw vegetables should be avoided while wearing a temporary crown.

Your permanent crowns will be available and will be placed during your second visit to your dentist’s office. Permanent dental crowns can last between five to fifteen years, largely depending on your hygiene and oral health habits. Grinding your teeth, chewing ice, and using your teeth to open packaging can lessen the durability of your dental crowns.

What will I experience while wearing my crowns?

A tooth with its new crown may become sensitive as soon as the anesthesia starts to wear off.  If the newly crowned tooth still has a nerve in it, you may experience some sensitivity to heat and cold. Your dentist might also recommend that you brush your teeth with toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. For more information about dental crowns, contact your local Sarasota Florida cosmetic dentist at Midtown Dental Center.

Teeth loss

One of the most common reasons behind missing teeth is dental caries, also known as tooth decay or a cavity. The majority of the people who have lost one tooth or several teeth face the situation because of dental caries. Dental caries is a bacterial infection in which the demineralization process continues, and as a result, the tooth enamel, dentin, and the cementum get damaged. The processes of demineralization and remineralization of the tooth enamel are detailed topics which will not be discussed here.

According to Dr. Peter Engelsberg of Midtown Dental Center, another common cause of losing teeth is a root canal failure. A successful root canal therapy can last for years to come but if the treatment fails, the patient will lose the tooth. This is because the root canal treatment makes the tooth more prone to breaking or cracking. Then, another common cause of losing teeth is gum disease. This is an inflammatory disease of the gums which is caused by dental plaque and tartar on the teeth. Its initial stage is called gingivitis and its more severe stage is called periodontitis. Another cause of people losing their teeth is physical trauma like an accident or a hard blow or a fall. Most commonly people experience such accidents in sports or while driving.

Dental health is more than just having good teeth

Having good, healthy teeth is very important. First of all, if you have perfect and healthy teeth then your teeth would be able to function properly. This means that you would not feel any pain or soreness when you eat a cold, hot, sweet or hard food item. Healthy teeth can give you a great smile and improve the way you look. People who have problems with their teeth often feel the lack of self-confidence and esteem because they are not comfortable to talk, eat, and smile in public.

Having good teeth is also very important for your general health. Your mouth is the gateway to your body and if the mouth is healthy the complete body stays healthy. Your Sarasota Florida dentist, Dr. Peter Engelsberg at Midtown Dental Center, can provide all the information you need to have healthy teeth and excellent dental health. Talk to your trusted dentist today.