
Whether you have a tooth in need of a large dental filling or you just received root canal treatment, dental crowns in Midlothian act as an added barrier of defense and protection for your compromised tooth. By sealing it off from harmful oral bacteria and making basic tasks like eating more comfortable, dental crowns are designed to preserve your natural smile’s function and health. If you’re in need of restorative dentistry, call our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Phillip Johnson.
Dental crowns are small restorations that are custom-crafted to fit over the biting surface of a tooth, or the part of your tooth that you can see above the gumline. Our team strives to give our patients the most natural-looking result by using tooth-colored, durable materials to craft our crowns from, like porcelain and ceramic. Once the crown is secured over the affected tooth, with good oral hygiene and professional maintenance, it can last for up to 15 years.
The biggest benefit of investing in a dental crown for your tooth is preventing it from needing to be extracted down the road, which tends to cost more and has a greater impact on your oral health if it’s not replaced. In many cases, patients who restore their teeth with dental crowns are able to continue enjoying their natural pearly whites for decades, and even a lifetime, helping preserve the wholeness, health, and function of their smiles.