Dental Crowns Newark
Seamless Tooth Repair for Teens
You never know when an incident might occur that damages your teenager’s smile. Whether there is decay or physical trauma, our Newark, CA, team is ready to step in to get your child’s oral health back on track. After an examination, we might recommend that they receive a dental crown. Continue reading below to learn more about this option for seamless tooth repair for teens.
Why Choose Newpark Mall Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for Dental Crowns?
- Lifelike Crown Materials
- Team that Understands Teenagers’ Needs
- We Welcome Dental Insurance
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom, tooth-shaped cap that we place over the entire portion of a tooth that is visible above the gumline. Crowns can be made of various materials, but here in our practice, we favor options that blend in with the color of the surrounding dentition, such as ceramic and porcelain.
We often recommend a crown in cases where a tooth has large spots of decay, is severely misshapen, is cracked, or has other forms of damage that cannot easily be repaired via more conservative means. A crown can be a very effective way to protect and preserve such teeth.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
The dental crown process usually takes at least two appointments. During the first appointment, we will prepare your teen’s tooth to receive its crown. In most cases, this means we have to remove a bit of enamel so the crown will fit in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. Then, we take impressions of the mouth.
A trustworthy dental lab will use the impressions to fabricate your teen’s crown. In the meantime, your child will wear a temporary crown to protect their tooth. Once the permanent restoration is ready, we will double-check to make sure that it meets our strict quality standards before we attach it to the tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
A dental crown can offer several benefits for your teen:
- Restored oral health and function. Crowns are very strong, so your child should be able to enjoy reliable and pain-free function from their treated tooth.
- A confident smile. Since we use lifelike materials for crowns, your teen will not have to worry about their restoration interfering with the way their smile looks.
- An easy treatment process. We do everything we can to make sure our patients are comfortable during treatments.
- Easy maintenance. With good oral hygiene and other sound habits, your teen’s crown may last for 10 – 15 years or longer.