Dental Crowns In Boca Raton, FL

Dental crowns are needed whenever you have a tooth that is weak and cannot be filled anymore. Often times people need them because they cracked their tooth after trauma or chewing something hard. Crowns are also needed after root canal treatments on back teeth, because the tooth is weakened after such treatment. Other reasons for crowns include wear from grinding, or teeth that have a deep stain that does not clear up with whitening. Small or mis-formed teeth can also be corrected with crowns. Dental crowns in Boca Raton mean going straightway to Bright Horizons Dental. Our team of super-specialists treats you with the world’s best equipment like T scan, EMG, 3D scanner, and many more. We strive for excellence while ensuring maximum patient comfort.

Dental crowns are made of different materials. All ceramic (porcelain) crowns are used for anterior teeth and back molars and are the most aesthetic because there is no metal in them. There are also all gold and porcelain fused to metal crowns that are used for specific cases.

Crowns should last at least 7 years, but people often have them for 20 + years. Home-care is a big predictor of how long any type of dental work lasts. Whether you are a grinder or not will also affect the longevity of a dental crown.

The procedure for 1 dental crown takes about an hour. We numb the area so that it is a comfortable experience and then prepare the tooth and place a temporary crown. After your dental crown has been fabricated we cement it in place after getting your approval.

A crown is usually recommended when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but can still be saved. Common signs include a tooth that is cracked or fractured, a large old filling that is breaking down or has decay around it, a tooth that has had a root canal, a tooth worn flat from grinding, or a severely discolored or misshapen tooth that bothers you when you smile. Pain when biting down, sensitivity to hot and cold, and a sharp edge you can feel with your tongue are all reasons to schedule an exam at our Boca Raton office so we can check whether a crown is the right fix.

A filling repairs a small to moderate area of decay while leaving most of the natural tooth intact. When damage is more extensive, a crown covers the entire visible tooth, restoring its strength, shape and bite. Porcelain veneers cover only the front surface of a tooth and are chosen for cosmetic reasons rather than structural ones. Dr. Martone will recommend the most conservative option that protects your tooth for the long term, and because crowns are part of our cosmetic dentistry services, your crown will be color-matched to blend in with your smile.