Dental Crowns Asheville
Beautifully Repair Your Broken, Weakened Teeth
When a tooth becomes significantly decayed, injured, or weakened, a personalized restoration from a seasoned professional like Dr. John White can provide the renewed oral function and strength you need for your smile. Creating a custom-made dental crown, he will beautifully repair your broken, weakened teeth and ensure that your restoration fits perfectly in with the rest of your pearly whites. In the end, you’ll be excited to show off the final results to those around you. Contact our Asheville, NC practice today if you’d like to learn more, or if you’re ready to schedule a restorative consultation. Our team welcomes new patients from Fletcher, NC, and the surrounding areas.
Why Choose Dr. John White, DDS For Dental Crowns?
- Personalized Treatment Plans for Each Patient
- Custom-Made Restorations for Improved Oral Function
- Caring & Compassionate Team Members
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made, tooth-shaped cap that’s designed to cover the visible white surface of an individual tooth. It’s an excellent way to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible while also rebuilding and strengthening it. Crowns can be crafted from several materials, and Dr. White will help you determine which one best fits your personal needs. Our office is proud to offer metal-free zirconia crowns as a solution that’s both incredibly durable and seamlessly lifelike. We also offer porcelain fused to metal, gold, and porcelain crowns.
This versatile treatment can offer a variety of solutions, like:
- Strengthening a tooth that is so badly decayed that a filling can’t adequately treat it.
- Repairing and fortifying a significantly damaged tooth that needs additional support.
- Correcting noticeable cosmetic issues like chips, cracks, wear and tear, or stubborn stains.
- Protecting a tooth that has been treated with root canal therapy.
- Replacing missing teeth when used with a dental bridge or implant.
What Is the Process Like for Getting a Dental Crown?
First, Dr. White will carefully prepare the tooth or teeth that will be receiving the restoration by removing a thin layer of enamel from the damaged or weakened tooth. Then, detailed impressions are taken and sent to a trusted dental laboratory, where they’ll be used to create your permanent restoration. In the meantime, he’ll place a temporary crown to protect your smile and ensure that any disruptions to your daily routine are kept to a minimum until your next appointment. Once we receive the final product, you’ll return to our office so that we can cement it in place and make any final adjustments.
Dr. John White and his talented team can help your teeth look and feel their best for years to come with high-quality dental crowns. If your smile needs to be repaired, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Dental Crown FAQs
What Can I Eat with a Temporary Crown?
Since temporary crowns are only meant to last for a week or two, it’s best to avoid certain foods until your permanent one is securely in place. A few examples include corn on the cob, popcorn, raw almonds, caramel-filled candies, and hard pretzels. Instead, stick to mostly nutrient-dense foods that are softer in consistency, including plain yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, and bananas.
Are Dental Crowns Permanent?
No, dental crowns are not permanent. They can, however, last for 10+ years with proper care and maintenance. That’s why we encourage our patients to incorporate healthy habits into their daily routines, like brushing their teeth for two full minutes each morning and night. It’s also important to keep an eye out for abnormal symptoms, including inflammation, pain, and discoloration, since that’s often an indication that yours needs to be replaced.
Do Dental Crowns Get Cavities?
It’s technically impossible for a dental crown to decay because it’s artificial. Of course, the underlying tooth still can, and your gums can develop an infection, so you can’t put your oral hygiene regimen on the back burner either. To keep your natural teeth healthy, your breath fresh, and any existing dental work you have in good condition, you need to incorporate healthy habits into your routine, starting with flossing every night before bed and extending to scheduling a dental visit every six months.
Do Dental Crowns Feel Natural?
As time goes on, your dental crown will feel more and more natural. There are a few reasons for this, starting with the fact that they are crafted from only the best materials. They are also custom-made for each patient from highly detailed impressions, which makes them feel just like the real thing. Lastly, the size, shape, and shade of each one are customized, ensuring it doesn’t feel or look bulky. To put it simply, you don’t have to worry – your smile is in the best hands with Dr. John White!
Are Dental Crowns Covered by Insurance?
Sometimes, yes! So, if you haven’t already, read through the fine print on your plan to familiarize yourself with your coverage. Oftentimes, dental insurance providers classify dental crowns as a major restorative procedure and cover about 50% of the cost. Of course, waiting periods, annual maximums, and other red tape needs to be considered as well. If you’re having a hard time understanding your benefits, you’re more than welcome to ask our Asheville dental team for assistance, too. We accept all PPO insurance plans, and we would be more than happy to do our part to help you understand and utilize your coverage.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are like your natural teeth in a lot of ways, including that they can break with enough force. For that reason, we strongly recommend steering clear of extremely crunchy foods, like peanut brittle. Additionally, avoid taffy and other sticky foods that can pull your restoration out of position.