Dentist using tweezers to hold dental crowns for dental care in San Marcos TX

Dental Crowns
From our Dental Clinic in San Marcos TX

A dental crown (or cap) is a man-made prosthesis that fits over the top of a tooth. The process by which porcelain crowns are placed can be considered restorative or cosmetic dentistry. They can be made from a variety of materials depending on the functions they need to perform. Porcelain crowns are the most common type of crown. Ceramic, Resin, and Gold are also common materials used in covering an existing tooth with a crown. Patients usually opt for a porcelain crown as they are one of the most common types of crowns used in dental restoration for a broken tooth, cracked tooth, or tooth structure that has been compromised by decay or infection.

A permanent crown is commonly used to protect the integrity of the existing tooth, prolong the life of a somewhat healthy tooth, and is usually necessary to strengthen previously treated endodontic teeth (teeth treated with root canal therapy). They can also be used to strengthen and protect a damaged tooth or weak tooth, along with teeth that have extensive tooth decay. A dental filling also offers cosmetic enhancement and can be used to repair problems with an existing crown, or with fillings that are too large for your tooth structure.

Crowning a tooth typically requires two visits to the dentist. The first is for teeth cleaning, tooth preparation, and mold making to ensure a custom fit. After this appointment, the molds taken of your natural tooth will be sent to the dental lab and the creation of your dental implants will begin. You will wear a temporary crown to protect your tooth between dentist appointments. The second appointment is to install the crown over the damaged tooth. Once the permanent crown is cemented in place, be sure to brush and floss well as this could increase the life of your crown and existing tooth, along with the surrounding teeth.

Find Dental Crowns in San Marcos TX

Are you looking for a dentist in the San Marcos or San Antonio area?
Do you have a cracked or missing tooth? Do you need to upgrade your traditional crowns to Porcelain ones? Or perhaps you are searching around for the right dentist to do your dental bridges?

No matter what kind of dental care you are looking for, we can help maintain or restore your smile. In addition to dental crowns, Drs. Carothers & our team offer a variety of services, including teeth whitening services, veneers, and we provide treatment for adults and kids to address a wide range of oral health concerns and issues.

If you are interested in repairing damage or simply strengthening your teeth and enhancing your smile, visit our practice at Carothers Family Dental Care in San Marcos TX for dental crowns and more. We’ve been offering affordable, high-quality dental services for over a decade, and we’d love to help you with all your dental needs so you can be happy and comfortable with your smile.

Choose Carothers Family Dental

Our dental team uses the latest technology and has experience in many different areas of dental care. Whether you need emergency dental care (emergency dentistry), pediatric dentistry & family dentistry, sedation dentistry, or just routine preventive dentistry, the dentists at Carothers Family Dental have you covered for all aspects of your oral health.

Our goal is to ensure all our patients are more than pleased with their beautiful smiles, and we take great pride in providing gentle and efficient oral care services. Our office is located in San Marcos, Texas, so call us today at (512) 396-4288 to schedule a consultation… we’d love to hear from you!