Schaar Dental Wellness

Same Day Dental Crowns in Victoria, TX

What Is a Dental Crown?

REPAIRING DAMAGED TEETH

Dental crowns, also called "caps," are tooth-shaped pieces of porcelain crowns that are designed to cover up your existing tooth all the way down to the gum line. They are one of the best options for treating severely damaged teeth. This is considered restorative dentistry.

With a dental crown from Schaar Dental Wellness, you can restore your smile, eliminate pain and discomfort, and reduce the risk of future complications related to your damaged tooth. We are located in Victoria, TX, but we proudly serve the dental patients in surrounding areas as well.

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What Are Crowns Used For?

COMMON TREATMENTS REQUIRING CROWNS

Dental crowns are commonly used to repair large cavities that are too big for dental fillings. In addition to this, crowns may be used to repair and cover up a tooth after root canal therapy.

Crowns are also very popular for treating teeth that have been damaged or broken due to dental trauma from an accident and are highly effective at repairing cracked and chipped teeth.

More rarely, crowns can be used for cosmetic purposes. Crowns are sometimes a superior choice compared to cosmetic dentistry treatments like veneers and dental bonding, particularly for very small or misshapen teeth, or for teeth with very severe staining.

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What to Expect During Treatment:

Initial Consultation

To begin the process, you'll come and see Dr. Schaar for a quick consultation. He will diagnose your oral health issues and help you decide if one or more dental crowns may be appropriate for your treatment.

Tooth Preparation

Depending on the urgency of your issue, this may be done right after your appointment, or as a separate appointment. Dr. Schaar will need to trim down your tooth using a dental crown to prepare it for the crown. Up to 80% of the natural material may be removed to create a stable, solid platform for your new dental crown.

Building the Dental Crown

Once your tooth has been trimmed, Dr. Schaar will take scans and impressions of your tooth, and send this material to a dental lab. At this lab, a team of experienced technicians will use the latest technology to build a custom-fitted, durable crown. This will take about a week or two, so in the meantime, Dr. Schaar will attach a temporary crown to protect your tooth and send you home.

Final Crown Replacement

Once your permanent crown arrives at our office in a few weeks, you will come in for your final appointment. Dr. Schaar will gently remove your temporary crown and clean the natural tooth. Then, he will check your porcelain crown to make sure it fits perfectly, and bond it into place permanently with powerful dental cement.

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