Dental Crowns Portland
Reliable Protection for Compromised Teeth
At Belmont Family Dentistry, we understand how worrisome it can be to hear that you require a dental crown, especially if you’ve never needed a restorative dental treatment before. The good news is that we provide this treatment all the time, and in thousands of cases, our treated patients have been able to keep their natural, healthy tooth because of it! We invite you to learn more about dental crowns in Portland below, and if you have any questions, be sure to call our team.
Why Choose Belmont Family Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- Same-Day Dental Crowns with CEREC
- High-Quality Dentistry for All Ages
- Eco-Friendly, Solar Powered Dental Office
What is a Dental Crown?
Crowns cover your teeth like little hats. But instead of keeping your teeth nice and toasty, crowns help rebuild damaged teeth back up to their original shapes, sizes, strength, and improve their appearance. When cemented into place, crowns encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
You’ll most likely need a crown if a tooth breaks down and a filling won’t be enough to fix it. If your tooth cracks, a crown will seal the crevices and hold the tooth together so the damage doesn’t worsen. If you have a tooth that’s not strong enough to support a large filling, a crown can correct that too.
Crowns are also a great solution for attaching bridges and restoring fractured teeth. If you have a tooth that’s bothering you because it looks misshapen, a crown can reshape it. And if your teeth are purple, green or some other shade besides tooth-colored, crowns will hide the discoloration.
What are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns offer the following benefits to patients:
- Protects a weak tooth from breaking
- Holds together parts of a cracked tooth
- Restores an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
- Covers and supports a tooth with a large filling
- Holds a dental bridge in place
- Covers misshaped or severely discolored teeth
- Covers a dental implant
- Makes a cosmetic modification
- Restores your ability to chew and speak properly
- Maintains the shape of your face
- Redistributes the forces in your bite by replacing missing teeth
- Prevents remaining teeth from drifting out of position
Dental Crowns FAQs
Are Dental Crowns Recommended for Children?
A dental crown may be recommended for children under the following circumstances:
- To save a primary baby tooth that has been so damaged by decay that it can’t support a filling.
- To protect the teeth of a child at high risk for tooth decay, especially when a child has difficulty keeping up with daily oral hygiene.
- To decrease the frequency of general anesthesia for children unable to cooperate with requirements of proper dental care because of age, behavior, or medical history.
How Do You Care for a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns can last a very long time as long as you practice good oral hygiene:
- Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily.
- Schedule regular checkups for professional cleanings and dental exam.
- Avoid chewing hard foods and ice.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
If you take proper care of your dental crowns, they can last up to 15 years and sometimes even longer.