Treatment
Dental Crowns
Tooth-shaped caps that cover and protect a damaged or weakened tooth.
A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance after damage or a large repair.
Dr. Perimenis shapes the tooth, takes a digital scan, then mills the crown in house so it can often be placed the same day.
A crown protects a weak or cracked tooth from further damage while blending in with the teeth around it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dental crowns.
A crown is often the right choice for a tooth that is cracked, badly worn, heavily filled, or has had a root canal. It covers the whole tooth to hold it together and protect it from further damage. Dr. Perimenis will recommend one when a filling alone would not be strong enough.
Your tooth is shaped to make room for the crown, then scanned with a digital scanner. With in house milling, the crown can often be designed, made, and fitted in the same appointment, so you leave with your finished tooth in one visit.
Thanks to same day technology, many crowns are completed in a single visit rather than over two appointments with a temporary in between. More involved cases may still take a little longer, and your timeline is explained up front.
Your bite is carefully adjusted so the crown feels natural, and small tweaks are easy to make if anything feels high. A well cared for crown can last many years with good brushing, flossing, and regular visits.
You can use the tooth normally soon after your appointment. Some mild sensitivity to hot or cold is common at first and usually settles within a few days.
