Dental Crowns Melbourne
Give Damaged Teeth the Royal Treatment
If you have teeth with significant damage or decay that is too severe for a traditional dental filling, durable, lifelike dental crowns in Melbourne from Eley Family Dentistry may be the solution. These fit over the tooth like a cap, restoring its appearance and function. In fact, depending on the material, some crowns look so realistic you may not even remember you have them!
Why Choose Eley Family Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- High-Quality Materials Used in Every Treatment
- Digital Impressions for Improved Accuracy and Comfort
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Available
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is restoration used to repair excessive decay or damage that may be too large to correct with a traditional dental filling. They are custom made to look and feel just like the tooth they’re restoring, so they blend seamlessly into your smile and are strong enough to enjoy a full diet. Best of all, they protect the underlying tooth from further damage, so as long as you continue caring for your oral health, your tooth should remain healthy and functional for years to come.
If you have a tooth with significant decay, damage, or infection, you may be an ideal candidate for a dental crown. These lifelike restorations can correct a variety of dental problems and can even be used in cosmetic repairs.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
Getting a dental crown in Melbourne is easier than you might think. First, you’ll need to visit your dentist for a consultation. At this appointment, we’ll take impressions of the damaged tooth or teeth to send to the dental lab where your crown(s) will be created. Then, your dentist will remove the damaged enamel, reshaping your tooth so the crown will fit upon arrival. Next, you’ll be given a temporary crown to wear while your permanent crown is customized at the lab. Finally, you’ll return to our office in about two weeks once your restoration has arrived to have the temporary crown removed and the permanent one cemented in place.
Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
Damaged teeth can cause a lot more problems than just aesthetics or pain while chewing. If left untreated, they can eventually lead to tooth loss or the spread of infection to nearby healthy teeth.
Dental crowns were designed to not only restore the appearance of damaged teeth, but to also improve their comfort level and chewing capabilities.
Dental crowns prevent the damage in your smile from worsening, preventing the need for extraction.
Because these restorations are completely customizable, they can be color matched to your existing healthy teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable! They’re also very easy to care for. Simply brush and floss them as you would with your natural teeth, visit your dentist every six months for your regular exams and cleanings, and avoid using them for anything too hard or crunchy like ice cubes and hard candies, and they could last for 15+ years!
Dental Crown FAQs
Are dental crowns permanent?
Although they’re technically not permanent, dental crowns in Melbourne are certainly a long-term solution. In fact, on average, they can protect your tooth for anywhere from five to 15 years!
However, be aware that when your dentist reshapes your tooth for a crown, that procedure is irreversible. Because tooth enamel can’t grow back, that tooth will always need a crown for protection going forward.
That being said, crowns are an excellent way to protect the underlying tooth from additional damage, helping the tooth to survive for much longer than it likely would have otherwise.
You can keep your crown in excellent condition for years to come by maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, visiting your dentist regularly for your six-month checkups and cleanings, and by wearing a sports guard or night guard if applicable.
How long do dental crowns last?
The average dental crown lasts between five and 15 years, but it can vary depending on the material the crown is made from. Metal crowns usually have a longer lifespan than non-metal crowns, but this isn’t always the case, and the difference is usually negligible.
More so than the material your crown is made of, its longevity will depend on individual factors like your diet, oral hygiene, and whether you have any bad oral habits like smoking, nail biting, teeth grinding, and crunching ice cubes.
Dental crowns in Melbourne on front teeth may also last a little longer than those on molars, as they’re not subjected to as much wear and tear from chewing.
Do dental crowns get cavities?
While it’s technically impossible for a dental crown in Melbourne to develop cavities, the tooth underneath it still can. In fact, a crowned tooth has the same risk of decay as an uncrowned tooth.
Poor oral hygiene practices make it possible for bacteria and plaque to form around the gumline where your tooth meets the crown. They can then travel underneath the crown, wreaking havoc on the underlying tooth.
The good news is that preventing cavities in crowned teeth is easy. In fact, you can do it the same way you would in any other teeth: by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist twice a year for your regular checkups and cleanings.
Can dental crowns be whitened?
No. No matter what material your dental crown in Melbourne is made of it can’t be whitened like your real teeth can. That’s because your natural enamel has tiny pores throughout it which bleaching gels can penetrate to break stains apart. Dental restorations like crowns don’t have these pores, and therefore your crown shouldn’t change colors.
Metal-free crowns are designed to blend in with your surrounding teeth as closely as possible. However, to minimize the risk of your natural teeth becoming discolored and making your crown stand out in your smile, be sure to ask your dentist about having your teeth whitened before it is placed. This way, it will match your ideal shade of white from day one!