Dental Crowns in Hawthorne, CA
Bring back the health and function of your tooth with a dental crown.
Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?
Dealing with a broken or damaged tooth can feel frustrating and sometimes painful. A dental crown is like a protective cap for your tooth — it's designed to strengthen it while saving it from further issues. Think of it as a fresh start for your smile. Crowns restore your tooth’s shape, appearance, and function, helping you chew comfortably and smile confidently again.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Protects Tooth
Crowns offer a protective shell, guarding your damaged or decayed teeth against further problems and helping you avoid painful complications.
Improves Appearance
Crowns are customized to blend seamlessly with your smile, correcting any color or shape mismatches and giving you a natural, healthy look.
Restores Function
A crown restores your tooth to its natural shape and size, improving your ability to chew and preventing further wear and tear on your bite.
Clear aligner treatment
Proudly Providing OrthoFX
Your smile deserves the very best in aligner therapy technology. That's why we offer OrthoFX clear aligners. They're designed to straighten your teeth effectively while ensuring your comfort and confidence throughout the treatment.
OrthoFX aligners are customized with advanced technology for a perfect fit.
These aligners are ultra-clear, making them virtually invisible.
Easily remove your aligners to brush, floss, eat, and drink anything other than water.
The Dental Crown Treatment Process
Consultation and Prep
Dr. Sierra starts by examining your tooth and taking X-rays to assess the extent of the damage. She'll then prepare your tooth for the crown by removing any cavities, cracks, thin areas and reshaping the tooth to ensure a proper fit. This creates a sturdy foundation for your new crown to restore and protect the rest of your natural tooth.
Impressions and Temporary Crown
Next, Dr. Sierra will take impressions or digital scans of your prepared tooth and surrounding teeth. These impressions capture the exact dimensions needed for your permanent crown to fit comfortably and align perfectly with your bite. You'll leave this visit with a temporary crown over your tooth to protect it while your custom restoration is created.
Crafting Your Crown
Your scan will get sent to a dental laboratory, where skilled technicians will create your crown from high-quality, tooth-colored materials. This is a meticulous process to ensure your new crown blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Crown Placement
Once your custom crown is ready, you'll return for a final visit. Dr. Sierra will carefully fit and cement the crown, making any minor adjustments for a secure, comfortable fit. When it's bonded permanently into place, your tooth's full shape, strength and bite will be restored.
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Flexible Financing and Insurance Options
We offer a range of flexible financing and insurance options to make dental care more affordable and accessible. No matter your budget or insurance coverage, we're here to help you find a plan that works for you.
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FAQs
Have questions? We've got answers.
Dental crowns typically last between 5 to 15 years, but they can last much longer with proper care. The lifespan of a crown depends on several factors, including the material it's made from, its placement in your mouth, and how well you maintain your oral hygiene. Dr. Sierra recommends regular brushing and flossing, as well as avoiding habits like grinding your teeth or chewing hard foods, to extend the life of your crown.
The process of getting a crown is generally not painful because it is performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the area completely. After the procedure, you might experience some sensitivity or mild discomfort as the anesthesia wears off, but this is temporary and usually goes away within a few days.
Yes, a tooth with a crown can still get a cavity, especially around the gum line where the edge of the crown meets the tooth. Bacteria can accumulate in this area if not properly cleaned, leading to a cavity. It's important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day and flossing daily, including around the crown. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings with Dr. Sierra are also crucial to detect any problems early and keep your crowned tooth healthy.
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