Porcelain crowns can be an aesthetically pleasing solution when you need to have a damaged tooth repaired. While people may think of porcelain as a fragile material, these crowns are actually durable and can last for a decade or more if you take good care of them. Furthermore, porcelain crowns require no additional care beyond…
It is always preferred to save biological teeth whenever possible, even if those teeth are severely damaged. Ideally, you will see your dentist in time to address the damage using porcelain crowns or some other restoration rather than having to extract the tooth and replace it. Porcelain crowns are uniquely advantageous to patients, achieving both…
Are teeth that are stained, chipped or cracked detracting from your smile’s natural beauty? Porcelain veneers can help. These thin, tooth-shaped shells – one of the most versatile treatments in cosmetic dentistry – can be placed on top of your natural teeth to conceal any number of aesthetic flaws. Furthermore, porcelain veneers can make a…
If you have a tooth that has been damaged by decay or injury, resulting in an unsightly appearance, porcelain crowns can help to restore that tooth’s appearance in addition to its functionality. Porcelain crowns may also be helpful to conceal other aesthetic flaws, such as undersized teeth. The porcelain used in these crowns has many…
Patients may need a dental crown, which is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed on top of a biological tooth, if the tooth has been affected by extensive decay or if the tooth is susceptible to breakage due to root canal therapy or some other similar treatment. Dental crowns may be used in other ways…