Crowns
Crowns in Lakeland, Fl
You may be unhappy with your smile. You may have an irritating oral discomfort that doesn’t allow you to live your life to the fullest. At Waterlake Family Dentistry, we understand that tooth pain, missing teeth, or a damaged tooth can affect your smile and confidence levels. There are procedures such as dental bonding, tooth-colored fillings, and root canal therapy that can help protect the tooth. This is where a dental crown can help you with many problems.
What are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are a restorative treatment used for repairing and restoring the shape, size, and strength of a tooth. Once placed by our dentist, your crown will provide full coverage to the visible part of your affected tooth. The crown will always be placed to cover the area at or above the gum line. Our dental office led by Dr. Lisa Ma located in Lakeland, Florida, provides you with a complete range of cosmetic dentistry services. When you need dental crowns that enhance your smile and function, we have you covered.
When are Dental Crowns Used?
Dental crowns are typically used as a form of a long-term solution for treating badly damaged teeth. They can also be used for treating major dental issues. We may consider you an ideal candidate for crowns for a number of reasons including the following:
- To support misshapen teeth or badly broken teeth
- To cover a tooth after filling or root canal treatment
- To replace any missing teeth
- To hold a dental bridge or another prosthetic device in its place
- To protect teeth that may be decaying, weak, broken, cracked, or worn
- To cover a dental implant
- To enhance your smile by covering any discolored tooth or misshapen tooth
Types of Dental Crowns
Crowns are like teeth caps and are made of different types of materials. These materials are durable and hard-wearing enough to protect your teeth from becoming weaker from further damage. There are different options based on the type of material used. Dr. Ma will provide you with a list of options to choose from. You will receive details on the options that work best for you. This includes:
- Porcelain & Ceramic: These types of crowns provide the closest match to your natural teeth can be as durable as other options.
- Metal Alloy: These crowns are usually made of mixed metals and can include gold and one more metal compound including platinum, silver, tin, or copper.
- Porcelain-Metal Fusion: These crowns are stronger than the standard porcelain crowns. We often use this material where a combination of the exceptional strength of metal and the elegance of porcelain is required.
- Composite Resin: When our patients are on a tight budget, we may suggest these inexpensive options. Resin crowns look exactly like natural teeth.
When it comes to getting your dental crown in our office, you can expect a minimally invasive procedure. You should expect to make one or two appointments. When you choose Waterlake Family Dentistry for your cosmetic dentistry procedure, you can have complete peace of mind. We are members of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the West Coast District Dental Association.
Finding all-around dental services in Lakeland, FL
If you are looking for effective dental treatments in Lakeland or nearby Florida areas, contact us at Waterlake Family Dentistry. You can call us at 863-606-5721 for appointments or visit our conveniently located dental office at 5347 N. Socrum Loop Rd. Lakeland, FL 33809.