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Crowns (Caps)

Reliable Dental Crowns in Stafford

Dental crowns are special caps used to cover, protect, and restore the shape of damaged teeth when fillings fail to solve the problem. If you need a crown, you want to know that you have an experienced dentist you can trust to provide the right crown for your needs. At Stafford Gentle Touch Dentistry, we offer quality dental crowns that alleviate your dental problems and are customized to meet your unique needs and goals.

Whether your tooth was damaged through tooth decay, injuries, or regular wear and tear over time, we can restore its shape or size using Stafford dental crowns. Our dentist will take the time to discuss your options and answer your questions so you can be confident in your care. Get in touch with our office today to learn whether you can benefit from our dental crown treatments!

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Do I Need a Dental Crown?

Dentists use dental crowns in many different procedures to restore your teeth or improve their appearance. When a tooth becomes cracked or broken, the enamel can no longer protect the vulnerable inner tooth. You may begin to experience extreme pain when drinking hot or cold liquids, which may even lead to a dental emergency. Whatever your situation, our dentist will carefully consider all options and work with you to determine if a crown is the ideal treatment.

Here are some common reasons why you may need a dental crown:

  • Restoring a Decayed Tooth: If your tooth is facing severe or extensive decay, a filling will not be enough to cover it completely and protect it. Covering a tooth with a beautiful tooth-colored crown protects its root and prevents harmful bacteria from infecting it.
  • Completing a Root Canal Treatment: Crowning a tooth after a root canal treatment is necessary to protect the tooth from being infected and provide it with better support.
  • Replacing a Missing Tooth: While a crown alone can only repair a tooth when paired with a dental implant, it can replace an entire missing tooth from root to crown.
  • Enhancing Your Smile: A custom crown made of porcelain is designed to appear just like a natural tooth. When a tooth becomes discolored, damaged, or worn, a crown can change its shape and restore your smile's appeal.

Our Stafford Crown Process

In most cases, receiving a complete crown will require two visits to our dentist. We take time to explain everything and only proceed with treatment when you are fully confident in your care. Here's what you can expect when you visit our office for a custom dental crown:

The First Visit: During your first visit, our dentist will examine the tooth that is going to be treated for a dental crown. We take x-rays of the tooth and the surrounding bone. Depending on your unique situation, additional treatments such as root canal therapy might be done in addition to crown placement. When our dentist prepares your tooth for a dental crown, the enamel is carefully shaped to allow the crown to fit correctly. After shaping the tooth, our dentist creates a mold of the tooth that will receive the crown. We send the impression to a dental laboratory to create your custom crown, which takes two weeks or less to complete. As you wait for your custom crown to be ready, our dentist will provide you with a temporary dental crown to cover and protect the tooth.


The Second Visit: At your second appointment, your crown will be attached to your tooth permanently. First, we remove the temporary crown to examine whether the new crown will fit properly. We'll make any needed adjustments to the crown, and once everything fits well, the new crown is bonded to the tooth permanently.

Dental Crown FAQs

We understand that you probably have questions about our crowns and whether a crown is the right choice for you. Our staff is happy to answer any of your questions and help you understand all your dental options. Here are some of the questions patients commonly ask about dental crowns:

How long do dental crowns last?

Crowns last, on average, between 5-15 years. It depends on your crown's material, what the crown is exposed to, and how well you follow good dental hygiene habits. Some of the things to avoid with dental crowns include:

  • Chewing ice
  • Grinding or clenching teeth
  • Using your teeth to open product packaging
  • Biting fingernails

Getting a crown for your tooth doesn't always require having a root canal treatment. We only perform root canal therapy when it is needed to save an infected tooth or one that has been badly broken. If your tooth is damaged beyond repair, our dentist might recommend that you have it extracted instead to preserve the rest of your smile.

Dental crowns are often better than tooth extractions since they protect your teeth and allow you to keep your natural tooth in place, avoiding more invasive and costly tooth replacements. However, some dental conditions may require our dentist to choose tooth extractions as a last resort. In these cases, the tooth is either unsalvageable or would cause even greater dental health problems if left in place. Our dentist will explain your situation thoroughly so you can be confident in our recommendations and make the decision that's right for you.

Our Quality Dental Crowns in Stafford

At Stafford Gentle Touch Dentistry, we take our time to provide effective, personalized treatment that will promote your satisfaction and well-being. Our dentist has transformed countless smiles over the years through quality dental restorations. We can help you get the healthy, confident smile you deserve with our Stafford dental crowns. Call us today for a comprehensive dental evaluation and custom crown restoration.

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  • 2777 Richmond Hwy #115
  • Stafford, Virginia
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