Dental Crowns Make Your Teeth Look Better and Feel Stronger
Sonoma Smiles offers high-quality dental crowns in Rohnert Park, California, to restore severely damaged smiles. We recommend dental crowns for tooth damage that’s too significant for a traditional filling. With over 20 years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Wayne Sutton provides the best care possible to ensure you leave our office with a confident smile.
Why do I need a dental crown?
A dental crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gum line to improve its structure and appearance. Our dental crowns are crafted with high-quality materials and precision to achieve a life-like restoration and comfortable fit.
Dental crowns have several uses in dentistry. Our dentist can recommend a dental crown to:
- Repair severely decayed or damaged teeth
- Cosmetically improve a severely discolored or misshapen tooth
- Replace large fillings
- Support a traditional dental bridge
- Reinforce a root canal-treated tooth
- Cap off of a dental implant
No two smiles are the same. We customize your dental crown depending on your unique case. Your treatment begins with a thorough dental exam to assess if a dental crown is the most suitable option for your specific dental requirements.
What is the process of placing dental crowns?
Restoring your smile with crowns takes only two dental appointments. After consultation, the dentist will prepare your tooth by gently removing the decayed or damaged portions. Then, we’ll reshape the enamel to accommodate the shape and size of your crown. Dr. Sutton ensures your crown preparation is as comfortable as possible. We use potent anesthetics and sedation dentistry to perfect your smile without pain or discomfort.
After preparing your tooth, the dentist digitally scans it to create a blueprint for making your restoration. Our partner lab manufactures your crown to the exact shape, color, and size of your tooth. This personalization ensures your crown fits comfortably and looks natural. While your crown is being custom-made, we’ll place a temporary restoration to protect your tooth from injury and infection.
Your crown will be ready after a few days. Our office will notify you to visit our office for placement. We’ll carefully remove your temporary and inspect the fit and look of your new crown. Usually, we polish and shape your crown to ensure it aligns with the specifications. Once everything looks and feels right, we’ll secure your crown to the tooth with a strong, permanent dental adhesive.
How do I maintain my dental crown?
Dental crowns can last well over a decade with proper maintenance. This means years of optimal functionality and aesthetics. Although dental crowns are durable, they require proper care for many years.
Observe the following tips to ensure your crowns keep looking their best.
- Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste
- Floss your teeth to remove food debris and plaque between teeth
- Adhere to bi-annual dental visits for dental screenings and cleanings
- Don’t use your teeth as tools to tear packages and cut fingernails
- Wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth from bruxism and sports injuries
Is it time for a dental crown?
Do you have a tooth that needs a crown? Don’t wait any longer to get the smile you deserve. Call (707) 868-0666 to reserve an appointment with Sonoma Smiles for exceptional dental crown services.
