Dental Crowns in Venice, FL

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that replicates the look and feel of your natural tooth. It is placed over the damaged or decayed tooth to completely cover it up. The crown can be made from a variety of materials including metal, porcelain-pressed (or fused) to metal, or all-porcelain.

Our cosmetic dentists keep the crown held in place by attaching it to the remaining healthy foundation of your tooth or a dental implant. Once in place, the crown will function like your normal tooth. You will be able to eat with it, brush and floss it, and treat it the same way you treat your natural teeth.

Since the crown seals off your remaining healthy tooth, it will protect it from further decay by keeping bacteria out. If our dentists use the crown to replace a missing tooth, it will also help ensure that your other healthy teeth don’t start to shift into the open space in your gums, keeping your smile properly aligned.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

• Restoring function Dental crowns and bridges help restore the function of damaged or missing teeth, allowing patients to chew and speak properly.
• Improving appearance Crowns and bridges are often customized to match the color and shape of surrounding teeth, helping to improve the overall appearance of a patient's smile.
• Durability Crowns and bridges are made from durable materials, such as porcelain or ceramic, that can withstand normal wear and tear for many years.
• Preventing further damage Crowns help protect a weakened tooth from further damage, such as cracking or breaking, while bridges can help prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of place.
• Comfort Crowns and bridges are designed to fit comfortably in the mouth and feel natural, allowing patients to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
• Easy maintenance Crowns and bridges are easy to care for and can be cleaned with regular brushing and flossing, just like natural teeth.

Are You a Good Candidate for Crowns?

A good candidate for dental crowns or bridges is someone who has one or more teeth that are damaged, decayed, or missing. Specifically, dental crowns may be recommended for patients who have:

• A tooth that is severely decayed or damaged and cannot be restored with a filling.
• A tooth that has undergone a root canal procedure and requires additional support and protection.
• A tooth that is cracked or weakened and at risk of breaking.
• A tooth that is misshapen or discolored and affects the appearance of the smile.

A good candidate for dental bridges is someone who is missing one or more teeth and has healthy teeth adjacent to the gap. Bridges can help fill the gap and prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of place.

Candidates for dental crowns or bridges should have good overall oral health and be committed to maintaining their oral hygiene through regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups.