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How Can You Benefit from Dental Crown Treatment?
Dental crowns are used extensively in dentistry as both a restorative and cosmetic treatment. Learning more about the teeth crown procedure can help you feel more comfortable with this treatment. Through the following FAQS, Drs. K Favero and Stephen Blake Favero from Favero Family Dental in Denton, Texas, provide greater insight into dental crowns and their use. Our practice serves residents in Krum, TX, as well.
What are dental crowns?
Crowns are tooth-shaped caps cemented over vulnerable or compromised teeth for strength, protection, and support. A crown will cover your entire tooth, all the way to the gum line. Crowning a weak or compromised tooth makes it strong again so it can continue to be used.
What materials are crowns made of?
Ceramic and porcelain crowns are the most popular types of crowns as they look just like natural teeth. Crowns can also be made of metal alloys like gold and nickel, or porcelain fused to metal for added strength. Different materials are used for crowns to suit different dental needs.
How are dental crowns used?
Crowns can be used for various purposes in dentistry, such as:
- Repairing damaged teeth
- Supporting severely decayed teeth
- Protecting weak, worn, or fragile teeth
- Fortifying a tooth after root canal treatment
- Replacing a missing tooth with single dental implants
- Supporting a dental bridge
We may also crown an oddly sized or misshapen tooth to make your smile more uniform and pleasing.
What can I expect from the teeth crown procedure?
We’ll start by examining your tooth to determine if a crown is needed. If so, we’ll prep your tooth for a crown by reshaping its structure. This makes it easier to place your crown. Once your tooth is prepped, a mold is made of your tooth and nearby teeth to get precise measurements for your crown. This mold is sent to a lab where custom crowns are fabricated. In the meantime, we’ll protect your prepped tooth with a temporary crown. When your permanent crown is ready, we’ll cement it in place to complete your procedure.
How long do crowns last?
That depends on the type of crown used, how it’s used, and how well you care for your tooth. Metal crowns can generally last a lifetime. Porcelain, ceramic, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns can have a lifespan of 10 – 15 years, with good oral care.
Why should I get a crown?
We recommend crowning vulnerable or compromised teeth to restore their usefulness for the future. You’ll have strong, healthy teeth for eating, smiling, and speaking for years to come. Otherwise, these teeth will continue to deteriorate to the point where they eventually must be removed. Crowns help avoid premature tooth loss and preserve your natural smile.
Where can I go for new crowns for teeth near me?
Favero Family Dental is your one-stop shop for dental crowns in Denton. We also serve patients from Krum, TX. Contact us at (940) 566-2847 for all your dental crown needs.
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Dr. Stephen Blake Favero
Dr. Khourschid Favero
Drs. Khourschid Favero and Stephen Blake Favero are esteemed dental professionals who exemplify expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness. Dr. Stephen Blake Favero, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and pursued dentistry at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. There, he met his future wife, Dr. Khourschid Favero, a UCLA graduate from Simi Valley, CA. The couple, who fell in love during dental school, now proudly serves the Denton, TX, community through Favero Family Dental. They are committed to excellence and utilize cutting-edge dental equipment, offering services from checkups and cleanings to cosmetic procedures and emergency dentistry. Patients praise their personalized, comfortable approach, making Favero Family Dental a trusted choice in Denton County, TX.
