Dental crowns are one of the most widely used dental treatments because of the many applications they can have for both restoring and enhancing your smile. Dr. Welinsky places dental crowns for a wide range of reasons and uses advanced digital technology to evaluate your needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Our office also provides comprehensive dental care to new and existing patients.
Dentists use crowns to restore teeth that suffer from damage or decay. There are several benefits of a dental crown. First, a crown restores the size, shape, and color of your natural tooth. Second, a crown covers the entire surface of the tooth, strengthening it and supporting long-term health and stability. A dental filling cannot accomplish this alone.
Dentists also use crowns for cosmetic concerns such as closing spaces between teeth and correcting minor rotations and the shape of the teeth.
Common uses for a dental crown:
- strengthening teeth
- restoring teeth to their natural shape and size
- covering a dental implant
- protecting a weak tooth from breaking or restoring a broken tooth
- addressing discolored teeth
- attaching bridges
- holding a filling
- enhancing appearance
Towson, MD, dentist Dr. Welinsky places custom dental crowns at Welinsky Dental Care. Visit us for comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dental services. Whatever your needs, we can design and place a custom dental crown that will match the color and shape of your natural teeth and blend effortlessly with your existing smile.
Crowns: The Preferred Choice
A dental crown often provides a more secure restoration than a regular filling, serving to prevent further fracture of the areas of the tooth weakened by decay, extensive fillings, or a cusp fracture. A dental crown is often essential to preserve a tooth following root canal treatment. It allows you to gain back the full integrity of your tooth.
Because of this, we use crowns to support a traditional dental bridge. Using your natural teeth as the anchor teeth can increase wear and tear on them, leading to more problems like tooth decay. A dental crown takes the stress off of your natural teeth.
Crowns also have many cosmetic uses because they act as caps that cover the entire tooth. If you have a tooth that’s misshapen or has experienced a lot of wear, the crown can restore the tooth to its natural shape and size. Crowns are color-matched to the shade you desire, blending in with the rest of your smile. This makes them an ideal option for teeth that are discolored and resistant to typical whitening techniques.
Lastly, crowns are the most common choice to top a dental implant to replace missing teeth. It allows the dental implant to be a complete, singular tooth. If you are missing multiple teeth, your dentist can also use several implants to secure a bridge or denture. However, a crown looks and feels the most natural to blend in with the rest of your smile.
Dental Crowns: What to Expect
The dental crown process is simple. For the patient’s comfort, we will administer a local anesthetic during the tooth preparation and crown placement portion of the treatment.
The placement of a dental crown will require two visits to our office. The first step is to prepare the tooth by removing the decayed or damaged tooth structure to accommodate the placement of the crown. After taking dental impressions, the dentist will typically place a temporary crown.
Once the final crown is complete, Dr. Welinsky will permanently secure it with dental cement to your tooth after making any adjustments for comfort and appearance. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental care will keep your new crown stable for many years, supporting long-term oral health and a functional smile.
Dental Crown FAQs
Will dental insurance cover my dental crown?
If you have dental insurance, we will work with you to determine if you have any coverage for a dental crown. Many insurance plans will cover a portion of the total cost. We will provide your portion of the cost and can discuss payment options when necessary.
How long does a dental crown last?
Today’s dental crowns can contain superior ceramic materials that can last a lifetime with proper care and good oral health. There are factors affecting the lifetime of the crown including other dental concerns that include bite problems, the location of the crown, and lifestyle habits. We will monitor the condition of the crown during routine dental exams.
Schedule a Dental Care Exam Today
If you have teeth that are damaged, discolored, or decayed and would like to restore your smile with a dental crown, schedule an appointment with Dr. Welinsky in our Towson dental office. We welcome new patients from many communities in the greater Baltimore metro area and offer comprehensive care for children and adults. Contact us at (410) 692-8453 or request an appointment online.