Dental Crowns – Texarkana, TX

If you have a tooth that is weakened from severe decay or damage, it’s more vulnerable to bacteria and stress. This puts you at greater risk of developing cavities and gum disease and puts your tooth in danger of further physical harm. Fortunately, we can protect your precious pearly white with a customized dental crown in Texarkana. To learn more, keep reading or contact our friendly team for a consultation.

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is like a cap or shield that is typically placed over a weak tooth for added protection and stability. They’re meant to provide complete coverage (unlike porcelain veneers, which only cover the front-facing portion of a tooth), and can be used to:

• Repair decayed or damaged teeth to their full form and function
• Protect root canal treated teeth from reinfection
• Provide support for a dental bridge
• Replace missing teeth as part of a dental implant restoration

The Process of Getting a Dental Crown

Getting a dental crown in Texarkana involves a couple of steps. Your treatment process will look like this:

• First, we’ll work with you to schedule a consultation. This will give us an opportunity to talk about your treatment in more detail, including which materials might be best for you and your smile.
• After finalizing your treatment plan, one of our dentists will reshape your tooth to prepare it for your crown. This can mean removing any remaining decay or smoothing out jagged surfaces.
• We’ll then capture bite impressions and send your oral measurements to our trusted partners at the dental lab. Creating your crown will take some time, so we’ll place a temporary crown to keep your vulnerable pearly white protected while you wait.
• The dental lab technicians should finish customizing your crown in about a week or two. Once we receive the final version, we’ll have you return to our office and exchange your temporary crown for your fully customized crown.

Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

Restoring your pearly white with a dental crown has many benefits! Here’s what you can expect from your permanent crown in Texarkana:

• Shields your tooth from further damage
• Helps prevent the need for an extraction
• Restores your smile aesthetics
• Improves comfort and chewing ability
• Lasts for up to 15 years with good care