Often, damage can strike your tooth through infection, cavities or an injury. When your tooth becomes damaged, it can cause you to end up losing the tooth. This often depends on how structurally sound your tooth remains after the damage. As a last resort of care before extracting a tooth, the Family Dentists in Neenah WI will often recommend their patients have a crown placed over their teeth. A crown will completely cover the surface of the tooth, making it stable and less prone to damage. Crowns also dramatically improve the appearance of a damaged or badly stained tooth.
How Do the Family Dentists in Neenah, WI Place Crowns on Your Teeth?
To put a crown in place is often a two-part procedure. The dentist will first need to make a mold of your teeth, so he or she can create your crown. Once the crown has been created, the dentist will numb the area of your tooth, so you have no feeling during the procedure. Your tooth structure will need to be dramatically changed to allow for the placement of the crown.
The dentist will first begin to make the tooth smaller, by rounding the corners. This eventually makes the tooth appear peg-like in shape. The smaller diameter of the tooth allows the crown to easily fit in place. The dentist will test the fit before it is permanently cemented into place, to ensure there is a good fit.
Once the dentist is assured your crown fits perfectly, he or she will cement the crown in place. This creates a permanent bond between your tooth and the crown. Once you have your crown in place, you will need to make sure you take proper care and avoid hard and crunchy foods that might damage your crown. Your dentist will advise you on how to take proper care of this new dental appliance.
If you are in need of a dental crown or need other dental services for you and your family, contact the dental office of Dr. Doug Nelson. His office can provide your entire family with all of the dental care you need.
