Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over a tooth. By covering the tooth, dental crowns restore the shape, size and strength of the tooth.

Cosmetic dentistry patients in Charlotte NC also appreciate that dental crowns improve their appearance. When put in place, the crown will fully cover the entire visible part of the tooth that is at and above the gum line.

Why get a dental crown?
Dental crowns protect weak teeth from breaking; they can also hold together parts of a cracked tooth. The weak tooth could be damaged or decayed. If there is a broken tooth, or a tooth that has been worn down severely, a crown can restore the appearance of that tooth. Often after a large filling has been used, a crown can cover and support the tooth. Sometimes dental crowns are used to hold a dental bridge in place or even to cover a dental implant.

Types of crowns available
Permanent dental crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including metal, porcelain fused to metal, resin, and ceramic or porcelain. Your trustworthy cosmetic dentists at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry can help you make the right choice when it comes to your dental crowns.

Metal
Gold alloy, other alloys, or even base-metal alloy are all used for crowns. With metal crowns less tooth structure needs to be removed and often wear to nearby teeth is kept to a minimum. Metal dental crowns have the longest lifespan, however many people do not like the metallic color. However, many times cosmetic dentists will use metal crowns for back molars.

Porcelain fused to metal
Many patients appreciate that dental crowns can be matched to the color of the other teeth. If you are looking for a dental crown that looks like your other teeth, porcelain fused to metal is as close as you can get, outside of using all-ceramic dental crowns.

Resin
Resin dental crowns are less expensive than other types of dental crowns. However, they do not last as long because they tend to wear down over time.  When choosing materials for dental crowns, your cosmetic dentists at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry want you to know all the facts, and then help you make the best choice for you and your teeth!

Ceramic or porcelain
If you have metal allergies, your cosmetic dentist will often recommend using an all-ceramic or all-porcelain crown. They are not quite as strong as other types of crowns, but they look the most natural, so they are a great choice if you need a dental crown on your front teeth.

Most dental crowns are made in a dental laboratory and temporary crowns are made in your cosmetic dentist’s office.
 
However, if your dentist has a CEREC system in his or her office, all ceramic crowns can be fabricated in the office and during just one visit.  This technology has been available for several years and is very predictable.  At Ballantyne Center for Dentistry we have been using this technology for 7 years.  Many of our patients request "one day crowns" because it is much more convenient for their schedules and there is no difference in cost.

Do you need dental crowns? Contact Ballantyne Center for Dentistry in Charlotte NC, to discuss all of your options for dental crowns.

Dental crowns are a great way to restore and strengthen your smile.  With the help of your Ballantyne cosmetic dentists in Charlotte, you can achieve the smile of your dreams.  If your teeth have been damaged by decay or some other type of trauma, then your cosmetic dentist can help you smile again with confidence. Porcelain crowns are aesthetically appealing and can allow your teeth to have a natural look and feel because they are metal free. 

What are dental crowns?

Crowns are dental caps for your teeth to help restore the shape, size or appearance of your teeth.  Teeth crowns can protect weak teeth from future damage or decay, cover badly discolored teeth, restore already broken teeth, cover large fillings, support dental bridges or cover a dental implant.  With proper oral hygiene and preventive care, dental crowns can last for many years to come, and you can enjoy your favorite foods.

In the past, many dental caps have been made of metal.  But who wants to have a mouth full of metal? The metallic coloration is not necessarily attractive. Cosmetic dentists advanced the making of dental crowns, and tried composite mixtures of metal and porcelain for a more attractive look.  The problem with this was there was still a dark gray line visible near the gum line. The porcelain covering matches your tooth color, but the metal is still slightly visible beneath the porcelain.  Because cosmetic dentists are true artists and care about fixing your teeth problem in a visually appealing pleasing way, they have been able to provide patients with all porcelain dental crowns.

Benefits of porcelain dental crowns

All porcelain dental caps have been proven to provide strength in addition to a natural appearance.  With porcelain teeth crowns, your teeth will have a more natural look and feel, for your personal comfort.  You do not have to worry about embarrassing metal in your mouth or the appearance of your smile.  Porcelain crowns are barely noticeable and your smile will shine in Charlotte!

Less cosmetic visits with CEREC®

CEREC® derives its name from CERamic REConstruction and is a highly advanced technology that uses digital 3D imaging system to create porcelain dental crowns for your teeth.  This system custom crafts a ceramic crown for your teeth.  Rather than waiting for your teeth crown to be constructed in a dental lab, the CEREC® digital imaging system produces your crown in your cosmetic dentist’s office.  You will walk out the same day with your new dental cap! 

The latest technology has created better dental crowns and dental caps that are far superior to those of the past, both in terms of their durability and their flawless visual appeal.  In previous generations, dental crowns were made of porcelain but lined with metal framing, which caused dark lines by the gums.  Some general dentists still employ these old reconstruction techniques without considering some of the latest cosmetic breakthroughs in the newer dental materials.  And that is why you should only trust your dental reconstruction to a south Charlotte cosmetic dentist , such as Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, where Dr. Yaste and Dr. Hufanda use the latest reconstruction technologies.

Today, perfect smiles can be created quickly and effectively using metal-free porcelain teeth crowns and dental caps.  Sometimes these restorations are stronger and more durable, but they also avoid the unsightly lines caused by older methods.

The difference between a cosmetic dentist and a general dentist

While many Charlotte general dentists can be quite good at performing general dental procedures, many of them do not have the experience necessary to give the best and most visually pleasing results.  For this reason, when you want any kind of cosmetic work done, it is best to trust your teeth to the hands of a cosmetic dental expert. 

Ballantyne Center for Dentistry in south Charlotte, North Carolina use the latest in advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques to provide the highest quality teeth crowns and dental caps available.  If you are in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, do not pass up on the opportunity to see what this highly effective dental team can do for you. 

CEREC technology for the highest quality dental caps and teeth crowns

Ballantyne Center for Dentistry and its team of expert cosmetic dentists use the latest in CEREC restoration technology to create all porcelain dental crowns and tooth caps.  They also take pride in their ability to redo old and unsightly dental caps, which may have deteriorated over time. Amazingly, these procedures can often be completed in a single visit.  

By using the CEREC system, Ballantyne Center for Dentistry takes advantage of 3D imaging and computer assisted technologies similar to CAD systems to construct the most pleasing and durable smiles in the business.  Not only that, but these types of dental caps and teeth crowns can be  more durable than other options available due to the reconstruction materials employed.  CEREC restorations expand and contract in a way that mimics your original teeth.

When it comes to looking your best in Ballantyne, trust your teeth crowns to the experts

Today, there are hundreds of dentists to choose from, and different dentists have different specialties.  Some are experts in general checkup procedures and some, like the ones at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, specialize in making cosmetically perfect and flawless smiles while employing the most advanced cosmetic procedures available.

To receive more information about how you can benefit from working with the finest cosmetic dentists, contact Ballantyne Center for Dentistry today at 704-540-2255.  Or visit them their website at www.ballantynedentistry.com and complete the online form to schedule an immediate consultation.