Dental Crowns (Dental Cap)

A crown is a type of dental restoration that completely caps a tooth.  Crowns may be needed when teeth are broken, fractured or chipped. Sometimes, crowns restore teeth with broken and large fillings, tooth decay or after root canal treatment. Crowns help to restore your smile back to a healthy place.

 Crowns are typically bonded to the tooth using dental cement. Crowns can be made from different materials; metal, porcelain fused to metal, all resin, or all ceramic. Crowns are often used to improve the strength or appearance of teeth.

 Different types of crowns have their unique benefits. Metal crowns have high strength and toughness that resist fracture and wear. They provide a good seal against leakages but they are unaesthetic and do not look natural.  Porcelain and resin crowns are esthetic and they mimic natural teeth, but they are not as strong and durable.

For more information on crowns contact Dr. Lee and her team today.

What is Pulpotomy?

A pulpotomy is a dental treatment performed when deep decay has reached the pulp of the tooth.  The treatment is usually performed to save the tooth from being extracted. Extracting a baby tooth before it is ready to exfoliate (fall out) can affect the way the permanent teeth come in and may cause problems with the child’s occlusion (bite) in the future.

After a pulpotomy procedure is completed the baby tooth can be restored with a filling or a crown.  The most common type of crown restoration is a stainless steel crown and it is the least expensive. 

Parents play an important role in early detection of decay.  If you suspect that your child may have tooth decay, call Dr. Anna Lee for an examination. 

Remember early diagnosis and regular dental check-ups will prevent oral health complications.  Don’t wait; call today 626-335-5114, for a dental check-up.