Discover the restorative and cosmetic benefits of getting dental crowns from our Lincoln, NE, office!

When you are faced with a weak or damaged tooth it’s important that you turn to our Lincoln dentist, Dr. Thomas Blankenau, as soon as possible for care. After all, dental crowns offer a long-term solution to protect and preserve a damaged tooth. Here’s how they work!

More about Dental Crowns

Just as a moat is built around a castle to protect it, a crown is placed over a tooth to protect it. A crown is a tooth-shaped cap, often made from a durable tooth-colored material like porcelain or ceramic, that is custom made to fit over a tooth and cover it all the way to the gum line. A tooth may require a dental crown if it is:

• Cracked or fractured
• Discolored or misshapen
• Severely worn down
• Severely decayed or if a dental filling can no longer support the tooth
• In need of root canal treatment

A crown is also helpful in replacing a missing tooth. For example, if you decide to get a dental implant in order to replace a missing tooth, then a dental crown will be placed on top of the implant to complete the restoration. Crowns are also used to hold a dental bridge in place to fill the gap where your missing tooth or teeth used to be.

Along with helping replace missing teeth, strengthening damaged teeth, and restoring full functionality, dental crowns also have the ability to improve the overall appearance of a tooth. That’s right; a crown also offers cosmetic benefits! Dealing with a tooth that is oddly shaped, malformed or discolored? Don’t worry—just take a quick visit to our Lincoln office so that we can place a crown over the tooth to make it blend in with the rest of your healthy, beautiful smile!

Interested? Give Us a Call!

Do you think your smile could benefit from getting a dental crown? If so, then it’s time to call Caring Family Dentistry in Lincoln, NE, to schedule a consultation with us. Dial (402) 423-9344 today!