Dental crowns in Central City KY help to strengthen natural teeth and save them from extraction. You may need a dental crown if you have a chipped, cracked, weak, or misshapen tooth. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that fit over a tooth to help preserve it. If you ever need a root canal, Dr. David S. Morehead will place a crown to protect the tooth from future infections. Crowns can also be useful to cover dental implants and hold dental bridges in place.

What to Expect When Receiving a Dental Crown

To ensure that the crown will fit snugly over your tooth and remain in place, Dr. Morehead removes part of the enamel and structure of your tooth. The process of preparing your tooth for a crown can take a couple of hours, depending on how much of the enamel and structure Dr. Morehead needs to remove. If you have a chance to see your tooth before the crown goes on, it should come to a point in the center.

Dr. Morehead places a temporary crown on your tooth once he finishes preparing it. A member of our administrative staff will contact you in approximately two weeks to have you come in for a final fitting of your crown. While you are wearing your temporary crown, our dental laboratory staff fabricates a customized crown for you based on your impressions and X-rays.

Caring for Your New Dental Crown at Home

Crowns last an average of 15 years before requiring replacement. The best way to ensure that your longevity is on the longer end is to avoid chewing hard foods with the treated tooth, brush and floss at least twice a day, and visit David S. Morehead Family Dentistry for a cleaning and exam every six months. Please schedule a consultation to learn more aboutdental implants in Central City KY.