Dental Crown

Description:
A porcelain crown used to be something to avoid, they looked fake and were overpriced for the effect they achieved. Today's crowns are cheaper and more authentic looking than ever. A cosmetic dentist will hand make your porcelain crown, ensuring that it is indistinguishable from a normal tooth. This can be used to repair missing teeth or fill in gaps between teeth.

The Procedure:
Getting a crown starts with the removal of the old tooth. After the dentist removes what they will not use, they make you a temporary crown which can be used to create the permanent crown which can last a lifetime.

Time Required:
The procedure usually takes about 1-2 hours but it varies base don the individual situation.

In/Out Patient:
Out patient

Side Effects:
Some pain in the treated area is normal. This can be dealt with through over the counter pain medications.

Level of Discomfort:
There is some pain associated with this and many other dental procedures. Novocain is usually used to lessen the pain.

Anesthesia:
Novocain or another local anesthetic is normal.