Unlock a Confident Smile with Professional Tooth Crowns
Ready to transform your smile? At Sweet Hart Dental, dental crowns offer a powerful solution to restore strength, beauty, and confidence. Led by Dr. Darlene Hart, DDS, our Pembroke Pines dentist, we use advanced technology like CBCT imaging to craft crowns that fit your needs perfectly. Serving Miramar, Davie, and Hollywood, we’re here to help you decide if crowns are right for you, balancing benefits with considerations for a radiant smile.
Discover if crowns are your solution—call (954) 437-9288 to schedule your consultation in Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, or Hollywood today!
Comprehensive All-in-One Dental Services at Sweet Hart Dental
Sweet Hart Dental is a full-service dental clinic, offering a wide range of treatments under one roof. From preventive care like cleanings and sealants to restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, and implants, and cosmetic options including Invisalign and braces, patients can address all their dental needs without referrals elsewhere. This all-in-one approach saves time and ensures continuity of care, with personalized treatment plans designed by Dr. Hart to meet each patient’s unique goals.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is essentially a tooth-shaped cap that covers the entire visible surface of a damaged tooth above the gum line. This custom crown acts as a protective shell that restores the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. The crown covers the entire visible portion of your existing tooth, providing protection and functionality similar to your natural tooth.
Comprehensive Benefits of Dental Crowns
Primary Advantages for Oral Health
Protection for Damaged Teeth: Dental crowns provide crucial protection for a weakened tooth, preventing further damage and potential tooth loss. Whether you have a broken tooth, extensive tooth decay, or a worn-down tooth, a crown covers and protects the underlying tooth structure.
Restoration After Root Canal Treatment: Following root canal therapy, teeth become more brittle and prone to fractures. A permanent crown protects the treated tooth, ensuring long-term success of the root canal procedure.
Support for Large Fillings: When a tooth has insufficient structure to support a large filling, a crown provides the necessary strength and stability to maintain the tooth’s function.
Enhanced Chewing Function: Crowns restore proper chewing surface area, allowing you to bite and chew effectively without tooth pain or discomfort from a damaged tooth.
Aesthetic Benefits of Dental Crowns
Natural Appearance: Modern dental crowns are crafted to match your other teeth perfectly, creating a seamless natural smile. The crown type selected will depend on the location and your aesthetic goals.
Color Matching: Our dental laboratory creates crowns that blend flawlessly with your existing teeth, ensuring no one can tell which teeth have been restored.
Shape and Size Correction: Crowns can correct misshapen or undersized teeth, creating uniform proportions throughout your smile.
Functional Benefits
Durability and Longevity: With proper care, dental crowns can last 10-15 years or more. Metal crowns rarely chip and offer exceptional longevity, while all-ceramic crowns provide excellent durability with superior aesthetics.
Bite Alignment: Crowns help maintain proper bite alignment by restoring the height and contours of damaged teeth, preventing issues with adjacent teeth and opposing teeth.
Potential Drawbacks and Considerations
Temporary Tooth Sensitivity: Some patients experience mild sensitivity after crown placement, particularly to hot and cold temperatures. This typically resolves within a few weeks as the tooth adjusts to the new crown.
Risk of Further Decay: While the crown covers and protects the tooth, the underlying tooth can still develop further decay if proper oral hygiene isn’t maintained. Good oral hygiene with a soft-bristle toothbrush is essential.
Possible Complications: Occasionally, a crowned tooth may experience issues such as:
- A loose crown requiring re-cementation
- Crown falls off due to failure of dental adhesive
- Allergic reaction to certain crown materials
- Gums recede around the crown margin
Irreversible Process: Crown preparation requires permanent alteration of the existing tooth. Once a tooth is prepared for a crown, it will always need a crown or similar restoration.
When to Explore Alternatives
Consider alternatives for:
- Minor Damage: Small chips or decay may require dental fillings or bonding.
- Orthodontic Needs: Misalignment may require Invisalign, offered by Dr. Hart.
- Cost Concerns: Veneers or teeth whitening can be more budget-friendly.
- Tooth Loss: Dental implants or bridges may better address missing teeth.
Choose Dental Crown Treatment Near You with Confidence
At Sweet Hart Dental, we’re committed to your radiant smile. Dr. Darlene Hart and our diverse dental team in Pembroke Pines deliver top-rate crowns with advanced technology and a warm, welcoming approach. Serving Miramar, Davie, and Hollywood, we make dental crowns accessible with financing and our Sweet Hart Dental Plan. Ready to enhance your smile? Call (954) 437-9288 to schedule your appointment today!