Dental crowns are not only functional but can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth, making them a popular choice in cosmetic dentistry. At VZ Dentistry, we specialize in creating crowns that enhance your smile’s aesthetics, offering a blend of artistry and oral health benefits.
The Aesthetic Benefits of Dental Crowns
Crowns are custom-fitted caps placed over teeth to restore their shape, size, strength, and, importantly, their appearance. They are an ideal solution for a variety of cosmetic concerns:
- Color Correction: Crowns cover discolored or stained teeth that cannot be whitened by traditional means.
- Shape and Alignment Adjustment: They can be shaped to correct minor misalignments, gaps, or irregular tooth shapes, providing a more uniform look.
- A Smile Rejuvenation: Crowns provide a youthful appearance to teeth that have worn down from age or use, reshaping the smile to its natural glory.
The Process of Getting Cosmetic Crowns
- Consultation and Planning: Your journey begins with a detailed consultation where Dr. VanZanten discusses your aesthetic goals and examines your teeth to determine the suitability of crowns for your specific needs.
- Tooth Preparation: The tooth receiving the crown is gently shaped and smoothed under local anesthesia to prepare for the crown fitting.
- Impression Taking: An impression of your tooth is taken to create a crown that perfectly fits the prepared space and matches your surrounding teeth.
- Temporary Crown: While your permanent crown is being crafted in the lab, a temporary crown is placed to protect your tooth.
- Fitting Your Permanent Crown: Once ready, the permanent crown is carefully checked for fit and color, adjusted if necessary, and then cemented into place.