Dental Crowns in Sarnia

Cracked, broken, or infected teeth can all be distressing and cause pain. At Oak Acres Dental, we are proud to offer dental crowns that repair smiles and reduce pain. Our process for placing crowns always puts your comfort first, and we care about making treatment as efficient as possible. We offer emergency appointments whenever we can and are available to consult with you outside of regular business hours. Our practice works hard to schedule appointments to address your painful dental situation as soon as possible.

Helping people regain the functionality of their smiles and reduce the pain they're feeling is something we're passionate about. Our friendly team has the experience and modern tools to provide excellent dental restorations that fit seamlessly into your smile. Contact us today to schedule your appointment for our dental crown services!

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What Are Dental Crowns?

Tooth-shaped dental crowns are fully functional caps placed over broken or damaged teeth. Our crowns encase your entire tooth, strengthening it and restoring function while improving your smile's aesthetic appeal. Tooth crowns are versatile treatment options and can be placed anywhere throughout your smile, from beautiful front teeth to sturdy molars.

We aim to always preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. However, if your tooth is too damaged to restore, we offer extraction and dental implant services that will repair your smile. Implant-supported crowns can help preserve the integrity of your jaw and maintain the health of your smile. Our dentist will consult with you about whether implant-supported restorations can suit your needs.

What Is the Process For Getting a Tooth Crown?

Getting a tooth crown is straightforward and can be broken down into three phases. We have streamlined our process and do everything we can to make getting your implant as efficient as possible. The phases of your treatment include:

  1. Oral Exam: Our dentist performs a thorough oral exam when you come for your initial consultation. We'll closely inspect your problem tooth or teeth and the surrounding structures like adjacent teeth and gum tissue to assess their condition. We use advanced diagnostic tools like digital x-rays, which give us a detailed picture of your teeth. After gathering the necessary information, we can determine if a crown can solve your underlying tooth problem.
  2. Cleaning, Repair & Temporary Crown: If your natural tooth is healthy enough to be repaired, we thoroughly clean and prep the tooth for your temporary crown. We then create precise impressions of the problem tooth and send them to a trusted dental laboratory. These impressions will serve as the model for your new, natural-looking restoration. Before you leave, we use a temporary crown to protect your tooth until we place the permanent one.
  3. Permanent Dental Crown Placement: Once the lab has created your restoration and sent it to us, you will come in for a placement appointment. We remove the temporary crown and prep the area for your permanent crown. We then cement and cure the prosthetic to your affected tooth to ensure a strong bond, creating a crown that will last many years with proper care.

Caring for Your New Crown

After placing your new restoration, we'll give you some easy-to-follow instructions for protecting it. Proper care is a great way to increase your crown's longevity and help ensure you don't have to come in for any repairs or replacements prematurely. Some important tips for maintaining your crown as long as possible include:

Practicing Good Oral Hygiene: We always recommend proper brushing and flossing techniques, and you can brush your new crown normally. However, make sure to floss carefully around your restoration to avoid loosening it. The dentist will teach you how to perform your dental hygiene routine with your new crown in place.

Wearing a Mouthguard: When you're playing sports, wearing a mouthguard is always a good idea. They are especially important for protecting your dental restorations.

Avoiding Certain Foods: Very hard or crunchy foods like hard candy or granola, along with sticky foods like taffy or caramel, should be avoided. Chewing ice is never a good idea, even with natural teeth, but you should especially avoid chewing ice directly with your crown.

Compassionate Emergency Crowns

Whether you need a crown because of root canal therapy or have a broken and painful tooth, your situation may cause considerable stress. During a concerning dental situation, Oak Acres Dental is here to help ease your pain and stress. Our friendly team will give you the attentive service you need to help alleviate your pain and anxieties. We work hard to get you in as soon as possible, often offering same-day appointments even for new patients.

Our dentist is also available to speak with you outside of normal office hours about emergency dental situations. We will do everything we can to provide you with information and offer advice on improving your comfort until we can see you, usually on the next business day.

Skilled Dental Crown Services in Sarnia

At Oak Acres Dental, we want you to live a happy, healthy life, free from tooth pain and anxiety about damaged or infected teeth. When you need tooth crowns that protect and maintain your oral health and function, our team is here to help. We always do everything we can to see you as soon as possible to assist with your needs, and we look forward to getting your dental health back on track. Contact our practice today and learn how we can help repair your smile!

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