Need to Repair Your Smile?
If your teeth have become too damaged by dental decay to be repaired by a traditional dental filling, our dentist may recommend dental crowns. This treatment allows Dr. James Dinger to retain as much of your natural tooth as possible to restore your smile. Contact Monroe Avenue Dental at (541) 754-1550 for more details about dental crowns in Corvallis, Oregon.
Dental crowns, also known as dental caps, are one of the most versatile dental restorations our dentist and team offer, and they can be used as the final touch of a larger restorative treatment or a simple and effective restorative or cosmetic treatment in and of themselves. If you have a significantly damaged tooth can cannot be treated with a simple dental filling, a crown can be created to fit over the entire visible tooth, strengthening the remaining natural structure and returning it to its original size and shape. Other uses of a dental crown include:
- Finishing and protecting a tooth after root canal treatment
- Anchoring a dental bridge into place
- Completing a dental implant
- Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your smile
- Improving the size or shape of your tooth
- Strengthening a weakened or fractured tooth
- Supporting a dental filling when there is little of the original tooth left
While the natural color and translucency of porcelain makes it a popular material for dental crowns, your crown may also be made of gold or porcelain fused to metal depending on your specific dental health needs and aesthetic goals. Our team can help you decide which material is right for you.
To talk with our team about whether a dental crown can improve the health or appearance of your smile, schedule your visit with our team.