The Dental Crown Procedure at Gasior Family Dental in Northville, MI
The dental crown procedure takes two visits to our office. A dental crown restores a fragile tooth to its original strength and appearance, acting like a “tooth cap” that fits over your entire tooth.
Here’s a more in-depth explanation of what to expect during your two appointments.
First Appointment: Diagnosis and Preparation
Emergency Dental Care and Diagnosis
Don’t ignore a toothache! Pain is your body’s way of letting you know something is wrong. While over-the-counter pain relievers offer temporary relief, you need to see a dentist for a long-term solution. During your appointment, one of our dentists will examine your teeth, gums, and take X-rays to diagnose the problem.
A crown may be recommended if your tooth has a large crack, cavity, or filling that has compromised its structural integrity. If the problem is small, you may only need a **filling**. If the tooth is deeply infected, you’ll need root canal therapy.
Tooth Prep and Digital Impressions
If a crown is the best solution, the dentist will prepare your tooth. This involves **filing down your tooth** so the final dental crown will fit over top. Unlike other offices, we use an intraoral scanner to take detailed digital dental impressions. This non-invasive method is more comfortable and won’t trigger your gag reflex like traditional putty impressions.
Temporary Dental Crown
The digital impressions are sent to a lab to create your **permanent dental crown**. In the meantime, we’ll place a **temporary dental crown** over your tooth to protect it and restore its appearance until your next appointment.
Second Appointment: Placement of the Permanent Crown
Permanent Dental Crown
When you return to our office, we’ll replace your temporary crown with the permanent restoration. Before cementing it, we’ll ensure the permanent dental crown has the correct size, color, and shape to blend naturally with the rest of your smile. Once we’re satisfied, one of our **dentists** will bond it securely to your tooth.
Aftercare
Take care of your dental crown just like you do the rest of your smile. This means **brushing your teeth twice a day** and **flossing once daily** to remove dental plaque. Our dentists may also recommend you swish with fluoride mouth rinse for added protection.
Learn More About the Dental Crown Procedure
Our Northville dentists would be more than happy to answer any questions you have about the dental crown procedure. To request an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for a dental crown, call Gasior Family Dental at (248) 348-7997.