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Are You in Need of Dental Crown Treatment?
Tooth damage doesn’t always come from accidental injuries. You can crack a tooth by continually grinding your teeth or biting down on hard food. Regardless of how the damage occurred, RK Dentistry, Richard J. Koeltl, DDS, offers a tooth repair solution through dental crown treatment. Same-day crowns expedite the repair process to restore your oral health even quickly.
Your Danville, California dentist has compiled the following FAQs to explain more about crowns and how they’re used:
What are dental crowns?
Crowns are custom-made coverings or caps placed over worn, decayed, or damaged natural teeth to restore their structure and function. A crown will protect a compromised tooth from further damage and decay. It will also strengthen your tooth, making it more useful in the future. A crowned tooth can give you many more years of quality use.
What are same-day crowns?
Traditional crown treatment takes about two weeks to complete. Same-day crowns are designed, fabricated, and placed in a single dental visit. Dr. Koeltl uses computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to create a custom same-day dental restoration that can last for 10+ years.
How are crowns used?
Dental crowns are primarily used for restorative reasons, such as protecting weak and worn teeth, repairing damaged teeth, or supporting teeth with extensive decay. Dr. Koeltl may crown your tooth after a root canal to protect its brittle structure. Cosmetic crowns help improve your smile’s appearance by reshaping irregular teeth to make them more uniform and pleasing. Crowns also help complete other dental treatments like implants and bridges.
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What are dental crowns made of?
Traditional crowns can be made from metal alloys like gold and stainless steel as well as ceramic, porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal. Same-day crowns are made primarily of ceramic or porcelain material.
How long do dental crowns last?
Crowns have different lifespans depending on their composition. Metal crowns have the potential to last a lifetime. Ceramic and porcelain crowns can last 10 – 15 years, or longer, with good oral care.
Do crowns need special care?
Crowns look and function like natural teeth, and you care for them in the same way. Good brushing and flossing habits will keep your crowned tooth healthy and strong long-term. You’ll need to avoid hard food to prevent accidental damage. In like manner, you’ll need to stop bad habits of ice chewing, biting pencils and pens, and using teeth as tools to keep your crown from wearing down prematurely.
Does it hurt to get a crown?
Our dental crown procedures aren’t painful, as we’ll use a local anesthetic for your treatment. After the anesthesia wears off, you may feel mild discomfort or pain for a day or two. These symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter medication.
Where can I go for quality dental crowns near me?
For traditional or same-day crown treatment in Danville, CA, there’s no better place than RK Dentistry, Richard J. Koeltl, DDS. You can schedule a consultation by contacting Dr. Richard J. Koeltl at 925-732-5516.
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Richard J. Koeltl, DDS
Dr. Richard J. Koeltl, DDS, brings over 24 years of experience in family and cosmetic dentistry. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University (College of Dentistry). Dr. Koeltl has advanced training in cosmetic dentistry from the Northern California and Las Vegas Institute and completed a mini-residency at UCLA for sleep apnea treatment. A member of the Seattle Study Club®, he is committed to integrating cutting-edge techniques with a patient-centered approach, ensuring comfort and high-quality care for all patients.
