Avoid Discomfort with Dental Crown Replacement

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a tooth to protect it and prevent further damage. Dental crowns are used to solve many dental and cosmetic issues, including changing the shape of a tooth, improving the overall look, strengthening teeth, covering discolored teeth, etc.

High-quality crowns usually last for about 10-15 years with proper care, after which dental crown replacement is needed. The signs that you need to replace your crown as soon as possible are the pain and discomfort you experience due to an existing crown. If you are thinking of dental crown replacement, Kingsgate Dental serving patients in and around Kirkland, Washington, offers this service and has prepared information about this replacement procedure.

Dental Crown Replacement Process

The process of dental crown replacement will depend on the type of crown you have. For most people, it is not a painful or complicated experience. It includes the following steps:

• Numbing the gums
• Cleaning teeth to remove decay and debris. In some cases, a root canal procedure may be necessary for complete decay removal.
• Taking an impression of the teeth to make new crowns. Typically, it takes approximately two weeks to make new crowns. In the meantime, the teeth will remain covered with temporary crowns.
• A new crown is placed and cemented on a tooth. You may need to come for the second appointment to fit your crown.

Kingsgate Dental in Kirkland, Washington – The Dental Clinic You Can Trust

If you have a ceramic dental crown or any other type of crown, and you think it is time to replace it, do not hesitate to contact Kingsgate Dental. Dr. Ann Kelley offers a variety of dental procedures, including dental crown replacement as well. The mission of Kingsgate Dental is to make the dental experience for every patient as enjoyable and comfortable as possible., If you have any questions or you want to schedule an appointment, feel free to call us at (425) 385-0080.

Ann Kelley, DDS

Dr. Ann Kelley is a graduate of the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. She highly values the comfort of her patients, and places the needs of the patient above her convenience. Her dental clinic is built to bring the best and most comfortable dental experience to all her patients. She builds relationships with her patients based on trust and always acts to safeguard this trust.