Tooth crowns are ideal in situations where your tooth has been damaged, fractured, or decayed beyond the scope of what a dental filling can repair.
How Dental Crowns Work
A crown covers the entire tooth with a porcelain replica designed to mimic your natural tooth in shape and color closely. It anchors to your remaining healthy tooth structure, preserving the integrity of your root and providing the same function and aesthetics your natural tooth did.
Advanced CEREC Technology in South Charlotte
At Dental Wellness of Charlotte, Dr. Shirman has invested in CEREC technology that allows us to design, prepare, and deliver your crown during one appointment instead of waiting two to three weeks for a dental lab to handcraft your crown.
Dr. Shirman may suggest a tooth crown in these situations:
- For a severely fractured or decayed tooth
- To restore a tooth that has a large broken or lost filling or other restoration
- As a single-tooth replacement for a dental implant
- To rebuild a tooth that's had root canal treatment
If you need a dental crown, it's best not to delay your treatment, as the situation could worsen and result in a tooth infection.
Contact Our Weddington-Area Dental Clinic
If you have questions about dental crowns in South Charlotte or other aspects of your care, contact us at (704) 317-7337 for more information.