Porcelain Crowns, Caps, Cosmetic Dentist in Chicago
When fillings or other restorations are not enough to ensure the beauty of your teeth, Dr. Bagai, your Chicago cosmetic dentist may recommend a crown or a cap, which is a covering that encloses your entire tooth, thereby strengthening your tooth. Several types of crowns are available, including porcelain crows, which may be made to blend with the shape size and color of your other teeth. Although crowns and caps are durable and will protect and restore your teeth to their natural beauty, they are not permanent and may eventually require repair or replacement.
Reasons to consider a crown or cap by Dr. Bagai, Chicago Cosmetic Dentist:
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Do any of your teeth have a root canal?
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Do you want to aesthetically enhance the appearance of your teeth?.
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Are any of your teeth cracked or broken?.
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Have any of your teeth suffered from decay?
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Large fillings.
What does getting a crown involve?
Generally, a crown or a cap may be completed in two visits to your Chicago Cosmetic Dentist. To begin, highly precise impressions, or molds, are taken in order to create a custom crown. Impressions for a temporary crown will also be taken which you will wear for about two weeks until your new crown is completed by a dental laboratory. Then, after your tooth has been numbed, all tooth decay will be removed, and your tooth will be cleaned and shaped. Once your tooth is prepared for the crown, your Chicago Cosmetic dentist will attach your temporary crown on your tooth, check the fit, and ensure your bite is healthy with the temporary crown.
During the second appointment, your Chicago cosmetic dentist will remove the temporary crown, clean the tooth, and precisely attach the completed custom crown, ensuring a natural appearance, comfortable fit, and a healthy bite. Finally, you will receive information regarding the maintenance of your dental crown or cap, practices that promote good oral hygiene, and suggested timelines for regular visits to your Chicago cosmetic dentist.