A dental crown procedure involves placing a specially designed cap over a tooth. This cap serves various functions: it can bridge gaps to enhance tooth functionality, strengthen your bite, or simply improve the aesthetics of your smile. While dental crowns are often used to address issues with damaged teeth, they can also be applied to healthy teeth to fill in gaps.
Dental crowns come in different materials such as metal alloys, composite resin, porcelain, and ceramic. This variety allows for a customized solution to meet diverse dental needs. At FIC Dentistry, we have extensive experience with dental crowns and are dedicated to helping you restore your smile.
Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?
There are several important reasons to consider getting a dental crown. They are effective in covering and sealing cavities that are too large for traditional fillings, thereby preventing further decay. Crowns also provide vital support to teeth that are structurally compromised, enhancing their durability and function. Additional uses include:
Covering a dental implant to function like a natural tooth.
Acting as a secure anchor for a bridge in areas where teeth are missing.
Improving the appearance of discolored teeth or closing large gaps.
Protecting a tooth after root canal treatment to prevent further damage.
With proper care, dental crowns can last between five and fifteen years, and in some cases, up to thirty years. Proper oral hygiene, minimizing exposure to bacteria and plaque, and avoiding habits like grinding can significantly extend the life of a crown. With these precautions and avoiding accidental trauma, a dental crown can potentially last a lifetime.
CEREC Crowns
CEREC crowns represent one of the latest advancements in dental technology. These crowns eliminate the need for messy impressions, temporary crowns, and multiple visits. CEREC crowns are fabricated right in the dentist’s office and are placed in just one appointment. Made from pure porcelain with no metal, CEREC crowns look and feel like your natural teeth. The convenience, comfort, and aesthetics of CEREC crowns are unparalleled.
Porcelain Dental Crowns
Porcelain dental crowns are designed to match the natural color of your teeth, making them virtually undetectable. These crowns are an excellent option for patients with metal allergies, as they are completely metal-free. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, porcelain crowns are also known for their durability.
Longevity of Lakeland Dental Crowns
Typically, dental crowns last between five and fifteen years. However, it is not uncommon for a crown to last twenty to thirty years or even a lifetime. The durability of a crown depends on factors such as wear and tear, grinding, facial trauma, diet, oral hygiene habits, and plaque buildup. While crowns are designed to withstand more stress than natural teeth, proper daily care can extend their longevity significantly.
What makes Family, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentistry different?
At FIC Dentistry, we combine advanced dental technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver personalized treatments. Our commitment to minimal discomfort and aesthetic excellence ensures that your dental crown not only fits perfectly but also looks natural.
We utilize the latest technology for precise fittings.
Our materials are of the highest quality for durability.
We provide personalized care tailored to each patient's needs.
Our team is experienced and highly skilled.
We offer a comfortable and friendly environment.
We prioritize patient education and preventive care.
We ensure minimal discomfort during procedures.
We offer flexible payment options and insurance assistance.
We understand that dental care can be a significant investment. To help you manage the cost, we offer flexible financing options through third-party companies LendingClub and CareCredit. These options include interest-free and low interest for 6, 12, 24, and 60 months, and applying is fairly simple and quick.
LendingClub: LendingClub provides patient financing solutions for various healthcare needs, including dentistry. With LendingClub, you can prequalify with no impact on your credit score and access loan amounts with flexible repayment terms and competitive interest rates.
CareCredit: CareCredit is a healthcare credit card designed to help you manage the cost of out-of-pocket medical expenses, offering convenient monthly payment plans for a wide range of treatments and procedures, including dental care. With CareCredit, you can smile now and pay later.
I’ve been seeing Diane at FICD for a few years now. She’s a great hygienist. Very thorough and the entire staff from the front office to the dentists are so kind and considerate. I highly recommend this practice for your dental needs.… More
I didn’t feel a thing! First time I’ve ever been to a Dental office and didn’t feel pain or discomfort and throughout the process Dr. Fadi could have co starred as a comedian! What a guy, he made me feel comfortable and honestly changed… More my perspective on having anxiety about the seeing the dentist, thank you Dr Fadi and the staff at Family Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry, you guys are the best!
The absolute best dentist office I've been to..the office is very modern and everyone is very nice. I'm really glad I found this one, makes going to the dentist not so bad
To Family Dental & Cosmetics Dentistry Association: When I called to get information on the dental services that they provided and to possibly get an appointment the lady that I spoke to was very pleasant and very helpful in getting… More me set up with an appointment. When my scheduled appointment time had come I was greeted with a very nice smile from all the staff members who were happy to see me and ensured me that they would be calling me back shortly.. My experience with everyone there was really nice and friendly. I would highly recommend them to family and friends who were in need of dental care. I want to thank everyone there for their warm welcome and all of the kindness that was shown during my visit.
