We offer an array of restorations designed to improve the function and health of a tooth, such as inlays, onlays, fillings, and crowns. A dental crown can address a number of both cosmetic and restorative issue, reshaping the tooth and protecting it from further damage. Do you need a dental crown? How are they placed and what do we make them from?
Try Our Dental Crown Quiz
- True or False: They completely reshape a tooth.
- True or False: We make them from a variety of materials.
- True or False: We can address restorative and cosmetic issues.
- True or False: Placement takes about two visits.
Answer Key
- True. The crown fits over the entire visible portion of the tooth. As a result, the restoration completely changes the shade and shape of the tooth.
- True. For the rear molars we may suggest gold, the strongest material available. However, if you prefer a more lifelike option, we can place zirconia and porcelain-fused-to-metal for the molars as well. For the font facing teeth we can place a ceramic restoration. Ceramic reflects light in a similar manner as tooth enamel and is also strong and stain-resistant.
- True. We can repair decayed, infection, cracked, or broken teeth. We can also reshape malformed and worn down teeth or fix a tooth that lost its filling. We can also use them to correct teeth with permanent discoloration.
- True. The first visit involves preparation and taking impressions. During the second visit, the doctor will place the restoration.
Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!
Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.