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Dental Crowns: Saving Teeth for Future Use
Crowns offer a practical solution for restoring teeth that are damaged or in poor condition. A crown will strengthen and support your tooth, making it look and function like new. Dr. Blanca Fernandez from Highland Dental Clinic offers dental crown treatment to Lakeland, Florida residents. Learning more about crowns and how they work can help you decide if they’re right for you. These FAQs explain more about dental crowns and how they’re used.
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What are dental crowns?
Crowns are hollow, tooth-shaped caps used to repair teeth in bad shape due to wear and tear, decay, or injury. A crown will cover your defective tooth to the gum line, keeping it safe from further damage. The crown becomes your tooth’s new structure for biting and chewing to restore your tooth’s usefulness.
Does getting a crown hurt?
No. Dr. Fernandez will use a local anesthetic to numb your mouth for this treatment, ensuring you feel no pain or discomfort throughout your procedure.
What is the dental crown procedure like?
Generally, crown treatment takes at least two dental appointments. Dr. Fernandez will examine your teeth at your initial visit to see if a crown is the right course of action. If so, we will file down your tooth to provide space for a crown. Next, impressions are taken to mold your tooth to send to a lab where crowns are created. When your crown is ready, a second appointment is scheduled for placement. Once your crown is cemented, your tooth is prepared for use.
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Are there different types of crowns?
Yes! Crowns can be categorized by their composition. There are gold and metal alloy crowns, porcelain crowns, ceramic and zirconia crowns, and porcelain fused to metal crowns. Porcelain, zirconia, and ceramic crowns are usually reserved for front teeth as they look the most like natural teeth and will blend in seamlessly with your smile. Metal crowns were used in the pass and no now for esthetic reasons.
Do dental crowns last forever?
Gold and metal crowns can last a lifetime. With good oral care, porcelain, ceramic, and zirconia crowns can endure 15 or more years. A crown’s lifespan will vary depending on its care, your dietary habits, and how your teeth are used.
What are the benefits of dental crowns?
With continued use, Crowns protect worn teeth from breaking or crumbling. They restore severely decayed and damaged teeth so they don’t have to be removed. A crowned tooth can be used for years without causing pain or discomfort when you bite or chew. Crowns can also improve your smile’s appearance by making a defective or damaged tooth look new.
Who offers dental crown treatment near me?
For quality crown treatment in or near Lakeland, Florida, contact Dr. Blanca Fernandez from Highland Dental Clinic at (863) 457-1954.
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Blanca Fernandez, DMD
Dr. Blanca Fernandez is a skilled dentist in Lakeland, FL. She studied general dentistry at the Colombian Dental College and studied prosthodontics and received a Master of Science at the Dentistry Foundation of San Martin in Bogota, Colombia. She earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. With specialized training in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and oral surgery, Dr. Fernandez is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, and Polk County Dental Association.