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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Crowns: Uses, Process, and FAQs
Dental crowns help restore compromised teeth to preserve your natural smile. Rather than removing a cracked, broken, or severely decayed tooth, we can restore it with a crown so it looks and functions like new. Our team at Desert Creek Dental is your preferred choice for crowns in Queen Creek, Arizona.
The following FAQs explain more about dental crowns and how they’re used:
What is a dental crown?
Crowns are hollow, tooth-shaped coverings that fit over worn, broken, or decayed teeth to restore their looks and usefulness. Crowns can be made of porcelain and ceramic. They’re custom-made for a precise fit and will restore your tooth’s original shape, color, and structure. Repairing a tooth with a crown saves it for future use.Â
When might I need a dental crown?
You may need a crown to:
- Repair a tooth that’s cracked or broken.Â
- Build up a worn-down tooth.
- Protect a severely decayed tooth.Â
- Strengthen a root canal tooth or.
- Replace a lost tooth in conjunction with a single dental implant.
Cosmetic crowns improve your smile’s aesthetics by covering tooth stains, reshaping oddly sized teeth, or realigning slightly crooked or uneven teeth. After evaluating your teeth and oral health, our doctors can determine if a crown is the best treatment for you.  Â
Before and After: Brightened Smile with Dental Crowns
What’s the process for getting a crown?
We will start by removing infection and decay, if necessary. Then we’ll prep your tooth by filing down jagged edges or trimming its structure to make the crown fit more easily. Once your tooth is prepped, we’ll take impressions of your mouth to send to a lab for crown fabrication. We’ll fit your tooth with a temporary crown while your permanent crown is being created. When your permanent crown is ready, we’ll cement it in place permanently to complete your procedure. Â
How long do dental crowns last?
Porcelain and ceramic crowns are extremely durable and can last 15 or more years with proper care and maintenance. Crowns can’t get cavities, but the tooth beneath your crown is prone to infection and decay, which is why you need to brush and floss diligently and see your dentist regularly for professional cleanings.Â
Does getting a dental crown hurt?
No, we will numb your mouth to keep you comfortable for this treatment.
Can I crown a cracked or broken front tooth?
Absolutely! Porcelain and ceramic crowns are the most natural-looking due to their translucent, tooth-colored appearance. We’ll design a crown that so closely resembles your natural teeth that no one will be able to tell the difference.  Â
Where can I find a skilled dentist for crowns near me?
Look no further than Desert Creek Dental in Queen Creek, AZ! To learn more about our crown treatments, contact us at (480) 987-8768.
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Ismail Pardazi, DMD
Dr. Ismail Pardazi, DMD, is a dedicated dentist with over 15 years of experience. He is the founder of Desert Creek Dental, where he is known for his patient-centered approach and commitment to excellence. Dr. Pardazi believes in building trust with his patients and empowering them with the knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions about their health. Dr. Pardazi delivers high-quality care grounded in compassion, expertise, and continuous learning. He earned his degree in microbiology from Arizona State University before completing his dental training at the University of Pittsburgh. Since then, he has completed more than 350 hours of continuing education to maintain his authority in the field of dentistry.
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