Have you noticed how the aging process affects more than just your body, that it also takes its toll on your teeth?  Years of lost fillings, root canals, grinding of your teeth, all result in teeth that are not structurally sound.  If your root system is healthy, but the surface of your tooth is the problem, a crown may be a good choice for restoring your smile.

.: There are three types of crowns; gold, porcelain and porcelain fused to gold crowns. Gold and metal-ceramic crowns are extremely durable and are generally used in molars, where the stress from chewing and grinding are most prevalent. Today's improvements in porcelain and variety of crown choices make today's crowns look much more natural than crowns of the past.  You don't have to settle for black or discolored lines at your gumline anymore when you have crowns on your front teeth. 

Dr Vanover will take an impression of your tooth and send it to a dental laboratory for creation of permanent crown.  You will have a temporary crown on your tooth while you wait for the permanent crown to be made; this process usually takes about two weeks.  However, due to our close working relationship we have with our lab, we can get crowns back in as little as 3 days in certain emergency cases.  When your permanent crown arrives, we will remove the temporary crown and glue the new permanent crown to your tooth. 

If you experience a broken tooth, a root canal, a large cavity, or have a large filling that has deteriorated, Dr Vanover will be happy to discuss the merits of crowns and determine if it is the best treatment option to restore your oral health at your next appointment.