Porcelain Crowns
Bellevue, WA
Your teeth play many important roles in your mouth. They help you bite and chew your food. They help you to speak properly. They also play a crucial role in the appearance of your smile. Your teeth are the strongest substance in your body. Even so, they can still be faced with damage or decay that can compromise their structural integrity and your oral health. At A Smiling Heart Dentistry, we can treat damaged teeth, and restore your smile, with porcelain crowns.
The Effects of Untreated Tooth Damage
When teeth are damaged, it is important to seek treatment right away. While minor damage might only cause a cosmetic problem, more significant damage can cause more serious issues. Larger damage can weaken the structure of the tooth, leaving it vulnerable to more significant damage. It can also let bacteria into the tooth, where a painful infection can develop. While damaged teeth can often be restored, letting the damage go untreated can lead to the need for tooth extraction.
Why Porcelain?
Porcelain crowns, made entirely of porcelain, are one of the most popular choices for restoring damaged teeth. Benefits of porcelain include:
- A perfectly natural appearance. Porcelain can be made to match the exact color of your natural teeth and reflects light similarly to enamel.
- Stain-resistance. Porcelain resists staining, allowing crowns to maintain their appearance.
- Metal-free. Porcelain crowns contain no metal, making them ideal for patients with metal sensitivities.
Other Benefits of Porcelain Crowns
- Protecting the tooth from further harm
- Preventing infections
- Restoring strength and function to the tooth
- Helping maintain oral health and avoid extraction
Getting Your Porcelain Crowns
The process takes two appointments. First, we prepare the damaged tooth under local anesthetic and take an impression. A dental lab uses the impression to create a custom crown. At the second visit, we check the fit, bite, and appearance before bonding it into place.
A porcelain crown not only restores strength and function, but it also improves your smile. Call A Smiling Heart Dentistry today at (425) 558-9998 to learn more and find out if porcelain crowns are right for you.