Dental Crowns at Gentle Family Dentistry: Protect, Restore, Strengthen
A dental crown provides safety and permanent functionality when a tooth is weak, damaged, or compromised. At Gentle Family Dentistry in Augusta ME, Madison ME, and Winslow ME, we restore your tooth's natural power, structure, and function with a professionally designed crown to meet your unique dental requirements.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap covering a tooth's entire visible portion. It is typically placed to:
- Restore a very decayed or broken tooth
- Strengthen a cracked or broken tooth
- Cover a tooth after a root canal
- Replace a missing tooth as part of a bridge
- Be the final restoration for a dental implant
- Assist a tooth with a large filling where there is little structure left
Our crowns are tailored to meet your needs with high-quality materials such as porcelain, zirconia, and ceramic to produce a close, natural fit that works well with adjacent teeth.
Our Dental Crown Services
Gentle Family Dentistry offers a full range of Dental Crown services:
- Porcelain crowns: Tooth-colored crowns are ideal for front and visible teeth.
- Zirconia crown: Due to their increased strength, these are best suited for molars and back teeth.
- Implant Crowns: Crowns are placed over dental implants to replace missing teeth with a permanent solution.
- CEREC Same-Day Crowns (available in some offices): Crown placement can be provided within one visit.
- Post-Root Canal Crowns: Strengthening a tooth following an endodontic treatment.
- Crown Repairs or Replacements: For broken, worn-out, or failed crowns.
Every treatment plan is custom-made for maximum function, fit, and comfort, emphasizing durability and preservation of oral health.
Our Treatment Philosophy for Dental Crown
Gentle Family Dentistry crowns are about restoration beyond long-lasting function; it's about protecting your health. We emphasize a patient-friendly, stress-free process:
- Initial Evaluation
We start with a thorough assessment, maybe with digital imaging, to see if a crown is most suitable. Our dentists will clearly outline your choices and keep you involved in decisions.
- Tooth Preparation
We prepare your tooth for a crown by carefully removing areas of damage and shaping the remaining tooth structure. We make exact impressions to fit your crown perfectly.
- Temporary Crown Placement
While a dental laboratory fabricates your permanent crown, we fit a temporary crown to cover your tooth. This enables you to resume your everyday life without interruption.
- Final Crown Placement
Once the new crown has been fabricated to your specifications, we remove the temporary crown and permanently fix it on your tooth. We then do the final fitting to ensure comfort and bite.
Advantages of Dental Crowns
At Gentle Family Dentistry, patients prefer dental crowns because:
- Longevity: Our crowns last for decades with care.
- Strength for Function: Crowns allow complete chewing function, even molars.
- Protection: They offer a shield for worn teeth.
- Personalization: Each crown is crafted to fit your tooth shape.
Rather than short-term solutions or outdated methods, our crown services are directed by contemporary techniques and a focus on long-term results.
A Comfortable and Supportive Experience
Here at Gentle Family Dentistry, we understand that visiting the dentist can be daunting. That's why our practice is centered on communication and comfort. Our Winslow Patient Care Coordinator, Angela, and hygienist, Melissa, are members of our caring staff, who patients know and trust, educating patients and reassuring them with each visit.
Payment and Insurance
We want to provide our patients access to quality restoration. We accept most major insurance carriers and offer flexible payment plans to fit your budget. Our administrative employees are here to guide you through the insurance process and help you maximize your profit.
Schedule Your Crown Consultation
If you have a compromised or broken tooth and want a long-term, permanent fix, a dental crown at Gentle Family Dentistry could be the solution. We encourage you to make an appointment at one of our easy-to-reach offices and have our team take you through the process smoothly and with compassion.
Multiple Locations, Consistent Excellence
You can expect the same top-quality care wherever you visit us in Augusta, Madison, or Winslow. We invest in the latest technology and techniques so that your dental crown procedure is accurate, predictable, and comfortable at any of our three offices.
