Restore Your Smile with Durable and Aesthetically Appealing Dental Crowns
A dental crown is necessary for a significantly damaged or decayed tooth. It encapsulates the tooth, ensuring it looks and functions as good as new. At Randal S. Elloway DDS, Inc., we are excited to offer top-tier dental crowns in our Chico and Red Bluff offices. Reserve an appointment with Dr. Randal S. Elloway and his team, and discover how our dental crowns can restore your smile and confidence.
When do I need a dental crown?
A crown is a customized appliance that covers the visible portion of your tooth. It’s created to match the exact specifications of your tooth to create a functional yet realistic appearance. Although tiny, a dental crown has several uses in dentistry.
Some include:
- Repair damage: A dental crown can restore a tooth that has been cracked, chipped, or severely worn down. It covers and protects the remaining healthy structure, allowing the tooth to function normally again.
- Strengthening: We can use a crown to reinforce a tooth weakened by trauma, root canal treatment, or natural wear. The crown encases the tooth, distributing bite forces evenly and preventing further damage.
- Replace missing teeth: We can pair dental crowns with implants or bridges to fill gaps left by one or multiple missing teeth.
- Aesthetics: Crowns can improve the appearance of misshapen, discolored, or damaged teeth. They are custom-designed to blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth for a natural, attractive smile.
Delivering exceptional results with crowns requires the perfect blend of premium materials, artistic skill, and cutting-edge technology. Our office combines these elements to create crowns that look natural, perform flawlessly, and stand the test of time.
The dental crown procedure: What can I expect?
Many crowns are replaced in one visit within two hours. First, Dr. Elloway will examine your tooth with X-rays to determine its suitability for crown treatment. If so, our team will carefully reshape your tooth by removing enamel around it. We also remove any decayed/damaged portions for a healthy foundation. If your tooth is severely damaged, we’ll need to rebuild it to create a sturdy foundation for your crown to attach.
After preparation, we’ll take precise scans of your tooth. These scans guide our dental lab in fabricating a crown that matches the exact specifications of your tooth. Creating your crown takes a few weeks. In the meantime, we’ll protect your prepped tooth with a temporary crown.
During your second appointment, we’ll remove the temporary restoration and try your new crown. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit. The final step is to secure your crown with durable adhesives.
Are dental crowns worth it?
Need a dental crown? Here are the benefits you can look forward to:
- Enhanced oral function: You can chew or bite without lingering pain or discomfort. This helps you enjoy a wider selection of foods—you are no longer limited to soft, easy-to-chew foods.
- Better aesthetics: A damaged tooth can detract from your smile. Dental crowns repair damage and restore the aesthetics of your smile.
- Preserve your teeth: Dental crowns can restore even significantly damaged teeth, eliminating the need for extraction.
- Confidence boost: Smile, eat, and laugh without holding back.
- Stronger teeth: Dental crowns make your teeth less prone to future breakdowns.
Do you need a dental crown?
Could your smile use a dental crown? You can count on Randal S. Elloway DDS, Inc. for high-quality dental crown services. Meet our team in any of our two offices: Red Bluff: (530) 527-6777 and Chico: (530) 877-4994.
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
