Dental Crowns/Caps in Phoenix AZ ALL CROWNS ARE MADE IN USA WITH HIGHEST QUALITY. Special Internet Offer (expires 6pm 2/28/2010) with R495-228 promo code ONLY About Dental Crowns/Caps: Dental crowns are used widely in modern dentistry for many purposes from cosmetic to structural. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth – covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, f...

If you want a smile that’s your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It’s als...

Veneers are a virtually instant method of transforming your smile and are often the treatment of choice for celebrity smile makeovers. They are ultra thin ceramic shells that are individually crafted for each tooth and bonded to their front surface to become a part of your natural tooth. Veneers are often used to change the color, shape, and size of your existing teeth to create a perfect smile that you can be proud of. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite a...

A dental crown may be needed in the following situations: To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of tooth left To hold a dental bridge in place To cover misshaped or severely discolored teeth To cover a dental implant ...

The permanent crown is checked for fit and then cemented. It is not uncommon for the permanent crown to be hot/cold sensitive for several weeks afterwards and occasionally a few months. Once again a balanced bite is important. Be sure to inform us if you have a “high” bite on any new crown. The cement will be its strongest within the next 24 hours so be careful not to chew anything really tough or sticky on the newly cemented restoration. Permanent crowns should have tight contacts to pre...

Temporary crowns are utilized for about 2 weeks while the permanent crown is being customized for your tooth. The temporary protects the tooth and holds its position during the interim so when the permanent crown returns from the dental lab it will fit beautifully. The temporary crown is fragile and will not be as strong as the permanent crown. If it is broken or becomes dislodged, please call the office to schedule an appointment to have it replaced. You may carefully floss a temporary crown...