{"id":299,"date":"2018-04-04T03:26:38","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T03:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2018-05-04T03:36:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T03:36:18","slug":"dentist-west-monroe-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/dentist-west-monroe-6\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are Dental Crowns Made? Ask A Dentist in West Monroe!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_121700936-1-300x206.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceramic, gold and silver dental crowns.\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_121700936-1-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_121700936-1-768x528.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_121700936-1-1024x704.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Have you recently found out that one of your teeth needs a dental crown? There are a lot of reasons people might need this type of restoration, whether it\u2019s a cavity, fractured tooth, or an injury. In fact, with millions of crowns done in the U.S. each year, it\u2019s one of the most common dental procedures we do!<\/p>\n<p>As a dentist in West Monroe, we\u2019re often asked why crowns are necessary and how they\u2019re made, so we\u2019re writing a blog to answer those questions for our readers. Remember, regardless of why your tooth is in trouble, you\u2019ll be glad to have it back to (almost) new after getting your crown!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>When Are Dental Crowns Recommended?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a cavity, fracture or chip, and it\u2019s small enough, it can usually be restored with a simple filling.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the damage to your tooth is more extensive, there might not be enough remaining tooth structure to \u201chang on\u201d to a filling. In this case, a dental crown is necessary to restore a tooth\u2019s shape, function and appearance. Once the crown is done, the tooth will look and feel completely natural.<\/p>\n<p>Crowns are strong, long-lasting restorations and can be made of different materials like gold, porcelain and zirconia. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/\">dentist<\/a> will recommend the best material based on the location of the tooth and other factors, including your cosmetic goals.<\/p>\n<h2>How Will Your Crown Be Made?<\/h2>\n<p>Getting a dental crown requires two appointments. Here\u2019s what you can expect at the first visit, which usually takes about 90 minutes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your dentist will get your tooth numb and remove any damaged tooth structure to \u201cprep\u201d it for the crown. The tooth will be made slightly smaller so it can accommodate the crown.<\/li>\n<li>Molds will be taken and sent to a dental lab where they\u2019ll be used to custom-make a crown. It will be precisely matched in shape and color so that it blends seamlessly with your smile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll have a temporary crown while you\u2019re waiting for the permanent one to be made so that you can chew, smile and function normally until your second appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To finish the procedure, you\u2019ll return about two weeks later for a 30-minute appointment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The temporary crown will be removed and the permanent one will be cemented into place.<\/li>\n<li>As the final step, your dentist will make sure the crown looks and feels great and will make minor adjustments as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With a strong, durable restoration like a dental crown, you can enjoy a healthy smile for many years to come!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>As an award-winning general, restorative and cosmetic dentist, Dr. L. King Scott has been using dental crowns to restore the smiles of his patients for many years. He loves being able to repair someone\u2019s damaged tooth and give them many more years of enjoyment out of their smile. If you have any questions, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (318) 325-4600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently found out that one of your teeth needs a dental crown? There are a lot of reasons people might need this type of restoration, whether it\u2019s a cavity, fractured tooth, or an injury. 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