Dental Crowns in Mundaring

In general, dental crowns require two dental visits. Here’s what to expect during a dental crown procedure.

Initial Visit

Your first appointment will include preparing your teeth and getting a temporary crown. In the first step, the existing tooth is examined for the condition of its roots and the surrounding bone.

Next, an anesthetic may be injected around the gum tissue and tooth in the next step. Following this, the tooth needs to be adequately reshaped. It will result in a reduction of the tooth’s biting surface during this step.

Furthermore, if a large tooth area is missing due to dental decay or damage, it will be filled. After the reshaping is complete, alginate impressions of your lower and higher arches will be taken. To blend the new dental crown seamlessly with your existing teeth, the dentist will need to know the exact shade of your teeth.

An impression of your teeth will be sent to a lab to create the crown. It usually takes a few weeks to make the crown. Meanwhile, you will receive a temporary crown to protect your tooth.

Second Visit

You will receive your permanent crown at your second session, which typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The procedure starts with anesthesia numbing the surrounding tissue and cleaning your teeth. Following that, the temporary crown will be removed.

The experienced dentist will place the new dental crown in the desired area and ensure it fits perfectly. Once the fit and comfort of the dental crown have been evaluated, the dentist will cement it in place and check to see whether the cement has been set already.

Like any other treatment, a dental crown has a high chance of failing. Despite this, the failure possibility is extremely low and should not be a source of concern. If your dental crowns fail, you will still feel some pain in the area where your crown is located. 

This happens more frequently while eating, especially when you bite into food. Then you’ll probably wonder if the issue is with the cap or the tooth. If you recently had your teeth capped with a crown, a dental crown could be the source of your problem. In this case, the best plan of action is to see your dentist as soon as possible to get a diagnosis and treatment.

Below you’ll find a list that outlines some of the other reasons for crown failure:

There is decayed pulp deeper inside the root of the tooth: The decay in a tooth might require a root canal in cases of extensive decay. It is essential to have this procedure done as otherwise, you will experience sharp pains and difficulty chewing despite installing a crown.

Teeth Grinding: You will likely experience a failed dental crown if this happens and you apply unusual pressure to your tooth’s enamel.

Failed filling: You may experience pain around the base of your crown if you have had a failed filling procedure in the past. This is primarily because a failed filling procedure exposes your inner tooth and leads to a painful sensation.

Poor oral health habits: Poor dental habits are a major cause of tooth deterioration as well as broken dental crowns. In line with this, it places additional strain on the teeth and any dental restorations, resulting in damage such as chips, cracks, or fractures.

The following dental behaviours might cause crowns to be destroyed prematurely:

1. Biting one’s nails
2. Using one’s teeth to open bottles or to bite down on other objects
3. Chewing on ice
4. Eating foods that are hard, brittle, or chewy

These five simple tips can help you ensure that no matter how many crowns you have, they will provide you with years of stunning smiles:

Do not consume sticky or hard foods

As with natural teeth, crowns can be damaged even though they have strong and durable material. Ice or hard candy can chip, crack, or break your crown, requiring you to have it replaced sooner than you usually would. Foods that are very sticky or chewy may also cause problems, either weakening or loosening your crown or trapping sticky bits between your crown and your gum. You should avoid these foods at all costs.

Keep your teeth healthy by brushing and flossing

Even though your crowns are artificial teeth, the tooth underneath still requires routine oral care to remain healthy. However, even though the crown extends over the entire tooth surface, you must brush it carefully to remove any sticky plaque film and maintain its dental appearance. Flossing is also essential as bacteria and food particles can still get trapped between your crown and your gum or the adjacent teeth.

Break your bad habits

Are you prone to biting your nails? Or do you chew on hard objects like pencils and ice? Do you grind your teeth when you’re stressed? Open hard-to-budge bottle caps with your teeth? These habits will not only break your crowns, but they can also damage your natural teeth. In addition, hard objects can splinter and lodge between your gums, or even damage your gums.

Wear a nightguard

It’s one thing to stop grinding and clenching when you’re awake; at least then, you’re aware of it. Many people grind and clench their teeth as they sleep, so they are probably not aware that they are doing so. Over time, grinding and clenching can cause severe damage to your teeth. The pressure on your crown can increase significantly when you grind and clench, so it’s more likely that it will break.

Maintain a dental regular check-ups

Regular dental check-ups and cleanings every six months are essential for keeping the gums around the crown healthy, as well as the supporting teeth. In addition, regular office visits allow us to ensure your crown is still seated and fitting properly, so it will last for years to come.

The cost of dental crowns varies depending on which tooth needs a crown and the types of crowns being utilized. Ceramic crowns can cost between $1,571 and $1,831, and dental porcelain fused to metal crowns can cost around $1,529 and $1,760.

Aside from dental crowns, additional dental procedures that a patient may consider include implants and veneers. If your tooth is severely weakened or decayed, they opt for extraction and our dentist will replace it with dental implants.

Furthermore, dental implants are an excellent choice for people searching for a more sustainable treatment and secure option. It involves replacing the entire tooth surgically. Although more expensive, these last significantly longer than dental crowns. 

Cosmetic issues such as tooth discolouration and minor shape deformity can be easily addressed with less invasive veneers at our dental practice.