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Tooth decay and damage can occur over time or in accidents and injuries. If your smile is impacted, it may make you self-conscious. However, having a weakened or damaged tooth can also hugely impact your ability to chew your food without pain, and your speech can also be affected. If you’re in this situation, it’s time to visit Drs. Jay Feuillerat and Samantha Clare at Scenic Bluffs Dental for teeth that need crowns.
A dental crown can be a powerful shield to protect teeth that have been cracked or weakened. Fragile teeth can’t regenerate themselves or heal on their own. For this reason, it’s important to protect them from becoming more damaged. Crowns protect the underlying structure of a tooth and can help preserve your natural teeth.
Dental crowns are commonly used to provide support for a weakened tooth. For example, Dr. Jay may top off your tooth with a crown to protect it after a root canal. However, crowns are also useful for other purposes.
Ceramic crowns are custom-designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. In fact, your crown will be colored and shaped so that people won’t even know it’s a crown. The material used to make dental crowns has a lifelike sheen.
In terms of strength and durability, dental crowns go the long haul. Dental crowns are made to stand up under the daily pressure that teeth are required to perform under and can easily withstand the bite force of the jaw. You can also count on Dr. Jay’s high-quality crowns to last for several years.
Getting a dental crown on your tooth is straightforward and designed to keep any discomfort at a minimum. First, your doctor will remove the portions of the tooth that have been damaged or decayed. Then, the tooth will be shaped to fit the crown. He will place a temporary crown on your tooth while you wait for your permanent crown to come in. At that time, you’ll return to the office to have your permanent crown placed and fitted.
Dental crowns improve the look of your smile, but they also restore the functionality you need from your teeth. You’ll have a strong chewing surface to eat comfortably and enjoy a balanced diet. Also, crowns support your jaw structure and neighboring teeth. Moreover, the tooth will be protected from becoming more decayed or damaged.
When you choose experienced dentists like Dr. Jay and Dr. Clare at Scenic Bluffs Dental in Prescott, WI, you can rest easy knowing you’re in the most capable hands. Both doctors have a patient-centered approach and will work closely with you to ensure you’re comfortable. Call (715) 953-0499 today to schedule your appointment.
Scenic Bluffs Dental is headed by the husband and wife duo, Dr. Jay Feuillerat and Dr. Samantha Clare. Dr. Feuillerat earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he also received special recognition for his outstanding work in both prosthodontics and endodontics. His continued education includes completion of a Postgraduate Program in Contemporary, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry offered through the University of Minnesota and advanced courses in digital dentistry and endodontic techniques.
Dr. Clare received her DDS degree from the University of Minnesota. She has completed numerous continuing education opportunities, including a Postgraduate Program in Contemporary, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry, the DOCS course in Adult Sedation Dentistry, the Wisconsin-based Restorative Driven Implants course, and many other hands-on clinical sessions with the Zimmer and Spear Institutes.