Dental crowns in Oceanside, CA, are a cornerstone of cosmetic and restorative dentistry, offering a solution for damaged or decayed teeth that ensures both functionality and aesthetic appeal. We specialize in providing custom-designed dental crowns that perfectly match the natural color, shape, and size of your teeth, with which our practice is committed to restoring your smile with precision and care.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are custom-fitted caps placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are recommended for a variety of situations, including protecting a weak tooth from breaking, restoring a broken tooth, covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling, holding a dental bridge in place, covering a misshapen or severely discolored teeth, and covering a dental implant.Â
Types of Dental Crowns
- Porcelain or Ceramic: Offer a natural color match and are suitable for people with metal allergies.
- Gold and Metal Alloys: Known for their durability and strength, making them ideal for back teeth.
- Porcelain Fused to Metal: Provides a strong bond and a natural look.Â
Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Durability: With proper care, dental crowns can last many years.
- Aesthetic Improvement: Crowns offer a significant cosmetic improvement for stained, chipped or misshapen teeth.
- Functionality: They restore the functionality of damaged teeth, allowing for normal eating and speaking.
Dr. Benjamin McEvoy and our team at Oceanview Family Dentistry use cutting-edge technology and materials to ensure that your dental crowns are both durable and aesthetically pleasing.
FAQ
What are dental crowns used for?
Dental crowns are used to restore and protect damaged or decayed teeth, improve their appearance and support structures like dental bridges or implants.
What types of dental crowns are available?
There are several types, including porcelain or ceramic crowns for a natural appearance, gold or metal alloys for durability and porcelain fused to metal for strength and aesthetics.
How long do dental crowns last?
With proper care and maintenance, dental crowns can last for many years, providing long-lasting protection and improved functionality.
What are the benefits of dental crowns?
Crowns enhance the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth, restore normal biting and speaking functions and provide durability for damaged teeth.
Are dental crowns suitable for people with metal allergies?
Yes, porcelain or ceramic crowns are ideal for those with metal allergies, as they offer a metal-free option that still looks natural.
Schedule an Appointment
To learn more about how dental crowns in Oceanside, California, can enhance your smile, or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at 760-721-1022. Trust our Oceanside dentist and team to provide you with the highest quality dental care tailored to your unique needs.
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