If you have a damaged tooth or a tooth with severe decay, you will most likely need a dental crown. Dr. Nguyen uses this prosthetic device as a restorative dentistry treatment to restore teeth. Dental crowns allow teeth to function normally again. Our crowns help patients improve their oral health, preserve their natural teeth, and avoid tooth extractions.

What is a Dental Crown?

We often call a dental crown a ‘custom-made helmet’ for your tooth. When a tooth is weakened or damaged, our goal is to save it. A crown allows us to do just that, by fully encasing it to restore its strength, shape, and appearance.

We will design your crown to mimic your tooth’s natural color, shape, and size. Our dental crowns consist of dental-grade porcelain. However, we can create one in gold, platinum, or silver. The coloring of the crown depends on the material we use.

Once it’s in place, the cap provides structural support and protection for the now-weakened tooth. This will prevent the tooth from enduring further harm. Dr. Hieu Nguyen can provide you with a dental crown in Cary, NC, to restore your tooth and your oral health.

Is a Dental Crown the Right Solution for You?

You might need a dental crown for several common reasons. We recommend them not just to fix a problem, but to prevent future ones and protect your oral health for the long run.

• To Save a Severely Damaged Tooth: Have a large cavity that’s too big for a filling? A crown provides the strength and support a simple filling can’t.
• To Protect a Weak Tooth: A tooth can become weak from decay, wear, or even a root canal procedure. A crown holds the tooth together, preventing it from cracking or breaking.
• To Restore a Broken or Worn-Down Tooth: Whether from an injury or years of use, a crown can rebuild your tooth to its original shape and size.
• To Complete a Dental Procedure: A crown is the final, essential step after a root canal, protecting the invested work and ensuring the tooth remains functional.
• For a Confident Smile: We can also use crowns for cosmetic purposes, to cover severely discolored or misshapen teeth, giving you a uniform, beautiful smile.

Types of Dental Crowns in Cary, NC

We offer different types of crown materials to best suit your needs and budget, but we most commonly use high-strength, tooth-colored materials like porcelain and zirconia. These options provide a metal-free look that is incredibly strong and beautifully blends with your natural smile, making them an excellent choice for both front and back teeth.

Dr. Nguyen will work closely with you to decide which type of dental crown will work best for you and your needs. He will balance function and aesthetics for the best long-term results. Some of our offerings include:

• Solid Zirconia Crowns
• Ceramic Crowns
• Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal/Zirconia Crowns
• Gold Crowns
• Conservative Onlays and Inlays

At Kildaire Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we want you to feel confident and happy with your smile. We believe that you should repair damaged or infected teeth so you get the same confidence that having natural teeth gives you. Our mission is to give you a healthy and gorgeous smile that makes you happy and self-assured.

The Life-Changing Benefits of a Dental Crown

Choosing a crown is an investment in your daily comfort and long-term health. The benefits go far beyond just fixing a single tooth.

• Stop Pain and Discomfort: By covering a damaged or sensitive tooth, a crown eliminates the pain that comes with chewing and exposure to hot or cold temperatures.
• Strengthen and Protect: A crown redistributes the force of your bite, preventing a weakened tooth from fracturing and potentially needing to be extracted later.
• Eat with Confidence Again: Regain the freedom to enjoy all the foods you love without worry or pain on one side of your mouth.
• Preserve Your Natural Smile: Our primary goal is to save your tooth. A crown helps you avoid the need for a more complex tooth replacement option down the road.
• A Natural-Looking Solution: Today’s crowns are designed to be virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth, so your smile will look as good as it feels.

Our Gentle, Patient-Focused Crown Process

We know the idea of a dental procedure can be unsettling. That’s why we’ve designed a crown process that is as comfortable, predictable, and stress-free as possible.

Step 1: Your Consultation and Tooth Preparation

First, we’ll numb the area completely to ensure you feel absolutely nothing. Once you’re comfortable, we will gently prepare the tooth by removing a thin layer of enamel to make room for the crown.

Step 2: Precision Digital Impressions

Forget the goopy, uncomfortable impression material! We use a state-of-the-art digital scanner to take a highly accurate 3D image of your tooth. This is faster, more comfortable, and results in a perfectly fitting crown.

Step 3: Your Temporary Crown

Before you leave, we’ll place a well-crafted temporary crown. This protects your prepared tooth and looks great, so you can go about your life with confidence while your permanent crown is being made.

Step 4: Crafting Your Permanent Crown

We send your digital impressions to a trusted professional dental lab, where skilled technicians craft your permanent crown from high-quality materials, matched perfectly to the color of your surrounding teeth.

Step 5: Your Final Crown Placement

When your custom crown is ready, you’ll return for a short second visit. We’ll remove the temporary, check the fit and appearance of the new crown, and then securely bond it into place. You’ll leave our office with a fully restored, strong, and beautiful tooth.