Dental Crowns - South Lake Tahoe, CA

Dental Crowns: Restoring Your Smile

A dental crown is a highly effective solution for restoring a damaged or decayed tooth. It's a tooth-shaped "cap" placed over the affected tooth, enhancing its appearance and strengthening it. At Tahoe Family Dentists, we're here to guide you through this process.

What is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a prosthetic device cemented onto a damaged tooth. It fully covers the portion of the tooth above the gum line, essentially becoming the tooth's new outer surface. Dental crowns can be made of porcelain, gold, or porcelain fused to metal.

Why Do You Need a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns restore a tooth's shape, size, and strength and improve its appearance. They are also used to protect weak teeth from breaking, hold together parts of a cracked tooth, restore an already broken tooth, or restore a tooth that has been severely worn down. They also cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't much of the tooth left.

The Dental Crown Process

The process of installing a dental crown typically involves two visits to the dentist. The first step involves examining and preparing the tooth, and the second involves placing the permanent crown.

Caring for Your Dental Crown

With good oral hygiene, a crown can last up to 15 years. Regular brushing and flossing, as you would your natural teeth, are essential to prevent decay at the tooth-crown junction. Regular check-ups will ensure that your crown is in the best possible condition.

Dental Crowns in South Lake Tahoe, CA

At Tahoe Family Dentists, our experienced professionals use advanced techniques to ensure your dental crown procedure is as comfortable, quick, and efficient as possible. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care and high-quality dental solutions.

If you have a damaged or decayed tooth, don't wait until it becomes a bigger problem. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and let's work together to restore your smile with a dental crown.