{"id":698,"date":"2024-02-13T14:43:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.litchfielddentalmn.com\/blog\/dental-crowns-near-me-in-litchfield-5\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T14:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:43:16","slug":"dental-crowns-near-me-in-litchfield-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.litchfielddentalmn.com\/blog\/dental-crowns-near-me-in-litchfield-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Crowns Near Me in Litchfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dental Crowns Near Me<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have resin, metal, porcelain, and ceramic dental crowns for your<br \/>\ntooth\u2019s restoration. Dental crowns are used to cover damage to a tooth.<br \/>\nA dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is fitted on top of a damaged<br \/>\ntooth to protect the tooth from further damage. A crown is only placed<br \/>\nafter treatment of your underlying problem. If you have tooth decay,<br \/>\nyour dentist will first address the problem before placing the<br \/>\ncrown.<\/p>\n<p>A dental crown can be used in these situations<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>To protect a weak tooth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To support a dental implant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To support a dental bridge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To restore a broken tooth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To cover and support a tooth with a large filling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To cover a discolored tooth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dental crowns are usually done in two appointments even though<br \/>\nsingle-appointment procedures are also possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dental crown placement in two appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The steps involved include;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>X-ray examination of the affected tooth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Filling the outer layer of the tooth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Creating an impression of the filled tooth and surrounding<br \/>\nteeth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Temporary crown placement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cementing the crown after a few weeks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Same-day procedure (one appointment)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a same-day procedure;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Your dentist takes digital images of your mouth and creates your<br \/>\ncrown in approximately an hour or 2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Once the crown is ready, your dentist fits it into<br \/>\nplace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Approximate waiting time is 4 hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Care for dental crowns<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Brush with care. We recommend brushing your teeth at least twice<br \/>\na day. Consider using toothpaste made for sensitive teeth especially if<br \/>\nyour natural teeth are sensitive to temperature changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Floss daily to avoid plaque build-up between teeth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Avoid hard foods. While a metal crown can sustain hard biting and<br \/>\nchewing, other types can\u2019t. Chewing ice or hard foods might cause a<br \/>\ncrack on your crown.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If you grind or clench your teeth at night, request a night<br \/>\nguard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you a candidate for dental crowns? Call us to find out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental Crowns Near Me We have resin, metal, porcelain, and ceramic dental crowns for your tooth\u2019s restoration. Dental crowns are used to cover damage to a tooth. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is fitted on top of a damaged tooth to protect the tooth from further damage. 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