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The Five Easy Steps of Restoring Your Smile with Dental Crowns
Westwyn Dental LLC uses dental crowns to restore your tooth when the remaining structure isn’t sufficient to support a dental filling. A dental crown envelopes the tooth portion above the gum line to restore function and appearance. Our dental crowns are created from life-looking materials to restore your smile without leaving any evidence of dental work.
Do you have a severely damaged or decayed tooth? At Westwyn Dental LLC, we can save your tooth from extraction using high-quality dental crowns. Please schedule an appointment today with our Berwyn, Illinois, office for a new dawn for your smile.
The step-by-step dental crown treatment
Whether you want a crown in your front or posterior teeth, our crowns are versatile to restore teeth anywhere in the mouth. Regardless of the teeth you want to restore, your treatment involves the following steps.
- Consultation: Placing a crown starts with a consultation with one of our dentists. We’ll use digital X-rays and scans to establish the extent of damage or decay. Sometimes, you may need more than a dental crown to restore your tooth. For instance, if you have an infected tooth, your doctor will administer a root canal to remove the infection before crown placement. Our meticulous crown planning ensures your new restoration is built on a solid foundation for durable function and aesthetics.
- Tooth preparation: If only a crown is needed, we’ll numb your gums with local anesthesia to minimize pain during tooth preparation. When you are comfortable, the dentist will remove the decayed/damaged tooth portion and reshape the enamel to accommodate your crown’s shape. Then, we’ll take digital scans of your tooth and send the records to a dental lab to fabricate your restoration. After tooth preparation, we’ll restore your prepped tooth with a temporary crown until your final crown is ready.
- Dental crown fabrication: Our partner dental lab will handcraft your restoration to match the exact specifications of your tooth’s color, shape, and size. Once your crown is ready, it’ll be sent back to our office.
- Crown placement: During your second appointment, we’ll remove the interim crown and try on your new crown. Where necessary, we’ll make a few adjustments to your restoration until it looks and feels natural. The final step is to use permanent dental adhesives to bond your crown to your tooth. Voila! Now, you can smile, eat, and speak confidently with your brand-new grin.
- Aftercare: Congratulations on restoring your smile with a dental crown! While the hard part is done, you need to maintain your crown to ensure it keeps looking healthy. Luckily, your dental crown doesn’t require any special maintenance. Brush and floss your teeth daily. Also, visit a dentist every six months for routine check-ups and cleanings. With proper care, your dental crown can last 15-plus years.
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Dental crown treatment is one of the most dependable ways of repairing extensively damaged teeth, even reliably replacing missing teeth for a solid, functional bite. Ready to improve your smile with dental crowns? Call (708) 797-9377 to schedule an appointment with Westwyn Dental LLC for durable and natural-looking dental crowns.
Dr. Connor Schroyer
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Dr. Connor Schroyer, DMD, is a dedicated dental professional with a strong educational background and years of hands-on experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ithaca College and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from UIC College of Dentistry. As an active member of the American Dental Association and the Chicago Dental Society, he stays current with advancements in the field. Patients trust Dr. Schroyer for his expertise, commitment to quality care, and genuine passion for dentistry.
