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Porcelain Crowns Tampa, FL

If you have a damaged or structurally unsound tooth, you should consider investing in a porcelain dental crown. A crown may be recommended if a tooth is damaged, decayed, or isn’t functioning correctly. A porcelain crown in Tampa may also be recommended to improve the aesthetics of your smile.

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Why Do You Need a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are often required when a tooth has:

  • Deep dental decay
  • Had root canal therapy
  • Cracked tooth syndrome
  • One or more fractured cusps

A crown or multiple crowns might also be a good choice if you suffer from malocclusion. Your Tampa dentist may recommend several options to improve your bite, including orthodontic treatment and dental crowns.

Dental crowns are also an essential component of dental implants.

Why Choose a Porcelain Crown in Tampa

Dental crowns can be made from various materials, including gold, other metals, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal.

A porcelain crown is ideal for patients with allergies to metals. It’s also an excellent option for patients who are concerned about aesthetics. Porcelain crowns can easily be matched to the shade of your natural teeth. And since there are no metal margins as there are sometimes with porcelain fused to metal crowns, you won’t see any metal or need to worry about metal discoloring your gum tissue.

The Benefits of a Porcelain Crown

Porcelain crowns have radiant color layering that ensures a natural appearance. As beautiful as a porcelain crown is, they’re also incredibly strong and durable. With proper care, they’ll last just as long as crowns made of other materials.

Unlike composite bonding, porcelain doesn’t stain, so you can consume your favorite foods and beverages.

Porcelain crowns in Tampa are a great option for patients who want to restore a damaged tooth or replace existing metal crowns with a more aesthetically pleasing look.

What to Expect During Your Crown Preparation Appointment

To begin your porcelain crown appointment, your Tampa dentist will numb your tooth and the surrounding gum tissue. If the tooth already has a crown, your dentist will remove the old crown. If you have a large filling, we may decide to replace it with a build-up material that adds strength to the tooth and is the same color as the tooth (as opposed to a silver amalgam filling). At this point, your dentist will also check for dental decay and remove it if it is present.

Then, your dentist will make the tooth shorter and skinnier, removing the necessary enamel so that a porcelain crown can fit over the tooth.

An impression will be taken and sent to a dental laboratory to fabricate your custom porcelain crown, which takes a few weeks. Your dentist will fabricate a temporary crown that you’ll wear while you’re waiting for your new crown.

What Happens When Your Tampa Dentist Delivers Your Porcelain Crown?

When your crown returns from the lab, your dentist will remove your temporary crown and try on the new crown. They’ll evaluate the fit, ensuring all the margins are closed, and the bite is correct. Your Tampa dentist will also check the shade of the crown to ensure it’s a perfect match.

If everything looks good, your dentist will apply a bonding agent to the crown, dry your tooth, place the crown over it, and cure it with a UV light.

How to Care for Your Porcelain Dental Crown

Dental crowns are easy to care for – simply brush and floss them like your natural teeth.

While the crown is bonded with a material considered “permanent,” some foods put so much pressure on the restoration that it can pop off. To make sure your crown lasts a long time, omit or carefully eat hard candies, crunchy snacks, and sticky foods.

Restore Your Smile with Porcelain Crowns in Tampa

Do you want to revitalize your smile? You can brighten your smile and support damaged teeth with porcelain crowns from your Tampa dentist. Whether you want to restore misshapen teeth, improve your occlusion, or restore a tooth that’s cracked or fractured, your dentist can offer you multiple restorative options that will fit your oral health needs and aesthetic goals.

Are you experiencing any tooth sensitivity or soreness? Contact our team right away! Your Tampa dentist will evaluate your tooth and see if you need a dental crown or other restorative procedure.

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