Dental Crowns in Coconut Creek, FL
Restore strength and appearance with a crown tailored to your tooth and bite.
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What is a Dental Crown?
Restore and Protect Your Teeth with Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom restoration that covers a tooth to help restore its shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns may be recommended when a tooth has extensive decay, a fracture, or needs protection after certain treatments. Dr. Emmy will discuss the material and preparation appropriate for your tooth.
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Purpose of Crowns
Common Treatments Requiring Dental Crowns
Crowns may be recommended when a tooth has a large filling, extensive decay, a fracture, significant wear, or needs protection after root canal treatment. A crown can also improve the shape or color of a tooth in selected cases. The right choice depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains, the bite, the condition of the gums, and whether a more conservative option could meet the same goal.
The Dental Crown Placement Process
Initial Consultation
At your evaluation, Dr. Emmy will examine the tooth, review any relevant images, and discuss whether a crown or another treatment is appropriate. The plan depends on the tooth’s condition, your bite, and your goals.
At your evaluation, Dr. Emmy will examine the tooth, review any relevant images, and discuss whether a crown or another treatment is appropriate. The plan depends on the tooth’s condition, your bite, and your goals.
Tooth Preparation
Depending on your needs, tooth preparation may take place at the same visit or at a separate appointment. Dr. Emmy will shape the tooth as needed to make room for the crown, preserving healthy tooth structure where possible. The amount of preparation depends on the tooth’s condition and the planned restoration.
Depending on your needs, tooth preparation may take place at the same visit or at a separate appointment. Dr. Emmy will shape the tooth as needed to make room for the crown, preserving healthy tooth structure where possible. The amount of preparation depends on the tooth’s condition and the planned restoration.
Building the Dental Crown
After the tooth is prepared, Dr. Emmy will capture the records needed for the restoration. If the crown is made by a dental laboratory, you may wear a temporary crown while the final restoration is fabricated. The technique and timing vary with the material and treatment plan.
After the tooth is prepared, Dr. Emmy will capture the records needed for the restoration. If the crown is made by a dental laboratory, you may wear a temporary crown while the final restoration is fabricated. The technique and timing vary with the material and treatment plan.
Final Crown Placement
At the placement visit, Dr. Emmy will remove the temporary restoration when applicable, evaluate the crown’s fit, bite, and appearance, and make adjustments as needed before cementing it. She will also explain how to care for the crown and when to contact the office.
At the placement visit, Dr. Emmy will remove the temporary restoration when applicable, evaluate the crown’s fit, bite, and appearance, and make adjustments as needed before cementing it. She will also explain how to care for the crown and when to contact the office.
Do I Need a Crown?
A crown may be considered for a tooth with extensive decay, a large restoration, a fracture, significant wear, or after root canal treatment. Some painful teeth need different care, so diagnosis comes first. Schedule an evaluation if you have pain, sensitivity, a broken tooth, or a restoration that feels loose.
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How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
The lifespan of a crown varies with the tooth, material, bite forces, and daily care. Regular visits help us assess the crown and the tooth beneath it; a crown may eventually need repair or replacement.
What to Expect
Some tenderness or temperature sensitivity can occur after a tooth is prepared or a crown is placed. Follow the individualized instructions you receive, keep the area clean, and avoid chewing anything that could dislodge a temporary crown. Contact the office if discomfort persists, increases, your bite feels uneven, or the crown becomes loose. Long-term care includes brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, and regular dental visits based on your needs.
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Does It Hurt to Get a Dental Crown?
Local anesthetic is used to help keep you comfortable during tooth preparation. You may feel pressure, and some tenderness or sensitivity can occur afterward. Tell us if you are anxious or uncomfortable so we can discuss appropriate options.
Crown materials are selected for the tooth’s position, your bite, appearance goals, and clinical needs. A crown still needs brushing, cleaning between teeth, and regular checkups to care for the supporting tooth and gums.
Dr. Emmy will explain each step, the anticipated recovery, and whether any comfort options are appropriate for your visit.
Mild tenderness or sensitivity can occur after preparation or placement. Contact our office if pain is persistent, increasing, or otherwise concerning.
Follow the care instructions given for your particular crown and contact us if your bite feels uneven or the restoration becomes loose.
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Contact Us
Location
4825 Coconut Creek PKWY, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Phone Number
(954) 642-2203Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM