Dental Crowns in Wilmington

Get Your Dental Crown Done With Dr. Graves' Expertise!

Crowns are necessary for the preservation of teeth that have severe wear, deep fractures, or excessive decay. They are sometimes referred to as "caps" because they cover the entire surface of your tooth, up to the gumlines. Their durability strengthens your teeth, allowing you to continue eating your favorite foods without fear of further damage to your bite. Dr. Graves ensures that each crown we place blends in with your natural smile.

Reasons For Getting Dental Crowns

• Crowns are used to repair teeth that:
• Have recently been treated with a root canal
• Have a large cavity or filling that’s damaged
• Has severe injury or fractures
• Doesn’t have enough enamel left to restore
• Are replaced with a single dental implant (for functional purposes)

Normal function can be restored by placing a crown over a tooth. Biting and chewing forces are distributed evenly across the tooth, preserving the remaining tooth structure that would not be able to withstand normal use otherwise.

Dental Crown Procedure

Our Wilmington dental crown treatments typically require two visits to complete. The tooth will be prepped during your first appointment, and any damaged surfaces, such as cavities or broken fillings, will be removed. An impression of the tooth is then taken, which will be used to create your customized crown. These models are sent to our lab, as well as directions on how we want the crown to be designed.

Dr. Graves will then cover the tooth with a temporary restoration until the permanent crown is ready for placement. We will match the color of your surrounding tooth enamel carefully so that your permanent crown blends in with the rest of your smile.

Your permanent restoration will be ready for placement in about two weeks. This is a much shorter visit that does not require any numbing medication. Dr. Graves will then permanently bond your porcelain crown into place after removing the temporary restoration.

Schedule a Consultation

Need a dental crown? Schedule a consultation at Myrtle Grove Implant and Family Dentistry, and put your mind at ease.