Dental Crowns – Everett, WA
Complete Coverage Means Better Protection
At Albright Family Dental, our team works hard to prevent dental decay and damage by promoting preventive care, proper mouth protection, and good at-home oral hygiene. However, no routine is perfect, and accidents happen, which is why we are pleased to provide custom-made, metal-free dental crowns in Everett. Using impressions of your teeth, we can create protective coverings that offer optimal protection, a natural appearance, and improved daily use. If you believe your smile could benefit from one of our dental crowns, call us to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Albright Family Dental for Dental Crowns?
- Metal-Free Dental Crowns Used
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
- Forward-Thinking, Modern Dental Technologies
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a customized restoration that is crafted from impressions taken of your smile and used to cover and protect a damaged or decayed tooth. It’s commonly referred to as a “cap” because of how it fits over a specific area.
Once bonded with dental cement, the artificial tooth prevents any food particles or bacteria from penetrating the vulnerable underlying structure so that it will grow stronger each day.
The Dental Crown Process
When receiving a dental crown at Albright Family Dental, our team will begin by prepping the tooth. This includes clearing out any decayed or damaged portions so that no bacteria remain. Once this is finished, a biocompatible solution is used to fill the tooth and create a tight seal, preventing any harmful particles from reaching the interior.
The tooth will then be altered to create ample space for the dental crown once it is ready. You will receive a temporary restoration that you will need to wear in between appointments while lab technicians create your permanent crown.
After a few weeks, you will return to our dental office to have your temporary crown removed and the permanent one put into place. It will be secured with dental cement so that it does not easily become dislodged or loosened over time.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Dental crowns continue to be one of the most popular restorative options among patients. Although it is never the desire of any dentist to use them; however, they are highly effective in keeping vulnerable teeth safe from further reinfection and harm.
Additional benefits include:
- A restoration that can be customized to match surrounding teeth so that others will be unable to tell the difference between your real and artificial ones
- A versatile approach that allows your dentist to repair many different oral health problems
- Greater protection so that damaged or decayed teeth do not need to be extracted
- Greater comfort and chewing ability
- A longer-lasting restoration that can remain firmly in place for 15+ years if you commit to taking proper care of it with good oral hygiene, routine checkups, and careful food choices
Dental Crown FAQs
Are dental crowns safe for an MRI?
As a dentist in Everett, Dr. Kaopua uses tooth-colored materials, so you should be completely fine if you need to have an MRI. Most of the materials used today by dentists are safe around medical imaging; however, it is in your best interest to let the lab technician know that you do have a dental crown. When other types of materials are used (i.e., porcelain-fused-to-metal, gold, etc.), the restoration may become loose or cause the MRI images to be out of focus.
What happens if you wait too long to get a dental crown?
The moment you discover that you have severe decay or damage that is impacting the health of a tooth, you should not wait to receive a dental crown. It’s important to remember that the longer you put off treatment, the greater your chances of experiencing worsening symptoms as well as more extensive dental care. If a tooth remains untreated, the bacteria can reach deep into the inner layers – the pulp. Once it begins to attack, the pulp will become inflamed and cause much pain, resulting in the need for a root canal. If treatment is still not provided, an abscess can form, resulting in tooth extraction.
Do dental crowns get cavities?
One of the great benefits of dental crowns in Everett is that they cannot develop cavities. They are not made of natural tooth enamel, so they’re not porous. This means that bacteria and harmful particles cannot penetrate. However, just because they cannot get cavities does not mean the rest of your mouth is safe. Maintaining proper oral hygiene habits is crucial to avoid further damage to any of your remaining natural teeth. You’ll also want to make sure that the tooth being covered by your crown remains safe from plaque, as it too can become reinfected if not properly cared for.
Are dental crowns permanent?
As helpful as it would be for dental crowns to be permanent, they are not. Most restorations only last 10-15 years before needing to be replaced. However, you have the ability to make your artificial teeth last as long as possible simply by taking proper care of them. Dental crowns, although sturdy and durable, can weaken over time as a result of wear and tear, so if you notice any problems or feel as if your crown is no longer tightly in place, let us know right away.