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Dental Crowns
If your tooth has seen better days, a dental crown can give it a second chance. Maybe it’s cracked, worn down, or has had a big filling that’s failing. At O’Shea Family Dental, we use high-quality, natural-looking crowns to restore strength, function, and appearance. Think of it as a custom-fit helmet for your tooth!
What is a Dental Crown?
A crown is a custom-made restoration that completely covers the visible part of a tooth. It’s designed to strengthen and protect teeth that are damaged, weakened, or cosmetically compromised. Crowns are often used:
- To restore a tooth after a large cavity or fracture
- To protect a tooth after root canal treatment
- To cover a discolored or misshapen tooth
- To support a dental bridge
- As the visible part of a dental implant
At O’Shea Family Dental, we ensure that your crown fits comfortably, functions naturally, and blends beautifully with your surrounding teeth.
What are Crowns made of?
We offer modern, durable materials that not only last but look great, too. Most of our crowns are made from porcelain or ceramic, which provide a natural appearance and are highly resistant to wear. In some cases, we may recommend other materials, such as zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal, depending on your specific needs.
We’ll walk you through the options and help you choose what’s best for your smile and lifestyle.
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What to Expect
Getting a crown usually takes two visits:
Visit 1: Preparation and Temporary Crown
- We gently reshape the tooth and take impressions
- You’ll leave with a temporary crown to protect the area
Visit 2: Final Crown Placement
- Your custom crown is carefully fitted, adjusted, and bonded in place
- We’ll make sure everything (your bite, comfort, and look) feels just right
Once your crown is placed, it functions like a natural tooth. Brush and floss normally, and you’re good to go!
Signs You Might Need a Crown
You may benefit from a crown if you have:
- A cracked or broken tooth
- A tooth with a very large filling that’s starting to fail
- A tooth that’s been treated with a root canal
- Visible wear or damage from grinding or trauma
- Discoloration or irregular shape that affects your confidence
If you’re not sure if you may need a crown, we’re happy to take a look and talk through your options.
Restore Your Tooth and Reclaim Your Smile with Dental Crowns
A crown can make all the difference in your oral health and how you feel when you smile. At O’Shea Family Dental, we make the process easy, the results natural-looking, and the care personalized every step of the way.
Ready to strengthen and restore your tooth? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
With good care, most crowns last 10 to 15 years, and many last even longer. Brushing and flossing daily, keeping up with regular checkups, and wearing a night guard if you grind your teeth will all help your crown last.
Most patients are surprised by how comfortable it is. We numb the area before we begin, so you'll mostly feel pressure. Some mild sensitivity is normal for a few days afterward, and it usually fades on its own.
Your temporary crown protects your tooth until your custom crown is ready. Try not to eat sticky or hard foods, and chew on the other side when you can. When you floss, slide the floss to the side rather than pulling it up.
Yes. The crown itself can't decay, but the natural tooth underneath still can, especially along the gumline. Good daily brushing and flossing, plus regular cleanings, will help keep the tooth under your crown healthy.
Porcelain and ceramic crowns don't respond to whitening treatments. If you're thinking about brightening your smile, we recommend whitening before your crown is made. That way, we can match your crown to your new, brighter shade.
Give us a call. If your crown feels too high, makes it hard to bite down, or causes lingering discomfort, it may just need a quick adjustment. A small tweak usually makes it feel just like your own tooth.
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