Dental Crowns: Restoring Your Teeth's Regal Bearing

Getting your teeth back in shape with dental crowns 

Do you often look at the mirror and admit to yourself sadly that, yes, your teeth are in bad shape? Chances are you have also been thinking of going to your Portland, Maine cosmetic dentist to ask for advice or recommendations. If you have cracks, breakage or damage caused by wear and tear then expect to be told about dental crowns as an option. 

How your cosmetic dentist does it

The dental procedure for dental crowns is quite simple. First, your Portland, Maine cosmetic dentist conducts a thorough examination (that is, through x-ray, physical checkup).  Unless you have gum infection, which may require treatment first, your cosmetic dentist will proceed to reshape your teeth. You want to make sure that you get a dental crown that fits perfectly. 

Using an impression paste or putty, your cosmetic dentist in Portland will make a model of your teeth so that dental lab technicians can create the dental crown in their lab.  After three weeks of waiting (or wearing a temporary dental crown), you will get your customized dental crown.  Now comes the actual crowning. Don't say you're afraid of the pain caused by the pressure on your gums as your Portland Maine cosmetic dentist or family dentist puts the crown on your teeth with dental cement. Make sure to ask your family dentist about sedation dentistry which makes this procedure virtually painless and worry-free.

Dental crowns are made of these

Would you like the strongest material to cover your dental imperfections and improve the appearance of your teeth? You can choose a porcelain dental crown fused with metal. How about going natural? You can have porcelain or ceramic crowns. Actually, you can have also a resin or metallic dental crown (read: nickel, chromium, or even gold). Or, would you like anything but metal (because you're allergic to it)? For some clients like you, cosmetic dentists have recommended resin or porcelain dental crowns.

Marching to the cosmetic dental clinic

Enough said. There's nothing like hearing facts about dental crowns straight from the mouth of your cosmetic dentist in the Gorham and Portland, Maine area. See for yourself what a difference a dental crown makes.