Tooth Crown Humber Bay
Dental crowns are one of the most common restorative dental procedures in the country because they cover so many different dental problems. Crowns treat everything from tooth injuries to cavities while maintaining your natural smile.
At Orchard Dental Care, we make every effort to keep your teeth healthy and smile bright. Tooth crowns in Humber Bay are one way Dr. Elizabeth Polanski and Dr. Martin Szczutkowski help patients living in Humber Bay and surrounding communities preserve teeth that have significant damage. When looking for comprehensive dental care for your family, you want to find the best family dentists. Our professional dentists at Orchard's Dental Clinic pool their expertise to give you and each member of your family a smile you deserve.
A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth coloured crown) are the most popular these type of dental crowns provide the best natural colour match compared to any other crown type. They are highly durable and will last many years, but they may eventually need to be replaced like most dental restorations. Porcelain tooth crowns match the shape, size, and colour of your teeth, effectively giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
When do I Need a Crown?
Crowns are an effective solution for severely damaged teeth. There’s no better way of determining if you need a crown than by consulting your dentist. However, use the following indicators are signs that a tooth needs to be repaired. You can then decide if talking to your dentist should be the next step.
Some reasons for a Dental Crown include, but are not limited to:
- Restoring broken, fractured or decayed teeth
- Protecting a weak tooth or hold together a part of a cracked tooth
- Improving overall appearance through cosmetic enhancement
- Keeping together fractured fillings and teeth with large fillings
- Holding a dental bridge in place
- Covering misshapen or severely discoloured teeth
- Covering a tooth treated with a root canal
Children may require dental crowns to:
- save a decayed and damaged tooth that cannot support a filling
- Protect the teeth of a child at high risk of tooth decay
Dental Crown Procedure in Humber Bay
A dental crown procedure usually requires two appointments at Orchard Dental Care in Humber Bay.
Your dentist will take several highly accurate moulds or impressions of your smile at your first appointment to create your custom crown. The mould will also help create a temporary crown to stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until a dental laboratory fabricates your new crown.
Next, your dentist will numb the surrounding area of your tooth to remove any decay and shape the tooth surface for the crown. The tooth will be filed across the top and sides to make space for the crown itself. The amount of tooth filed away depends on the type of crown you will receive. Once completed, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement, and your dentist will check your bite to ensure a comfortable bite.
At your second appointment, your temporary dental crown will be removed. Then the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.
How Long Do Crowns Last?
Typically, a tooth crown Humber Bay lasts between five and fifteen years. However, the lifespan of a dental crown depends significantly on the wear and tear it is exposed to, how well you follow oral hygiene practices and personal mouth-related habits.
Meet Our Dentists in Humber Bay
Our family dentists at Orchard Dental Care have years of training and experience. When you choose Orchard's dental clinic, not only are you placing your smile in good hands; we'll give you the answers and information to feel like you're in good hands!
Dr. Elizabeth Polanski specializes in family and cosmetic dentistry and is known as a gentle dentist for her careful and considerate treatment. She offers a full range of services, including full mouth reconstruction, veneers, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment, preventive treatment, and teeth whitening. As a professional family dentist in Humber Bay, she provides quality dental care in a friendly atmosphere and believes her patients are the most critical part of the practice. This inspires regular participation in continuing education and the incorporation of new materials and methods for the benefit of patients.
Dr. Martin Szczutkowski specializes in restorative dentistry, full-mouth fixed and removable prosthesis, rotary root canal therapy, surgical extractions including wisdom teeth extractions, periodontal surges and pediatric dentistry. His combination of bright intelligence and warm, courteous manner allows him to treat patients seeking to improve the appearance of their teeth and smile.
Your appearance is important, and we want to help create a smile you can be proud of. At Orchard Dental, our staff provide an easy-going office environment where we value your health, dental concerns, and personal choices. Our dentists in Humber Bay specializing in cosmetic dentistry can offer smile restoration and smile enhancement services to prevent decay and help maintain your optimal oral health.
Clean Air Technology
With all the worries people have about going to the dentist, breathing unhealthy air shouldn’t be one of them. Dental offices are public, high-traffic spaces, with patients themselves a source of air pollution. And because of the impact of common colds, diseases, viruses and illnesses, the need to prevent the spread of airborne viral and bacterial infectious agents is greater than ever.
However, our medical-grade air purifiers remove chemicals, toxins, germs, odours, and most importantly they kill airborne viruses, to help reduce the spread of illness. Therefore you can breathe easily at every appointment that our clean air technology and air purification technology are there to ensure your safety throughout your visit.
About Orchard Dental Care
Orchard Dental Care is a professional dental clinic with flexible morning, evening and weekend hours to comfortably accommodate your dental needs. Our dentists treat patients of all ages, ensuring your entire family leaves with a bright and healthy smile.