Are you smiling your most confident smile? If not, check out AquaSprings Dental! We can help! Dr. Alexandra Aponte, Dr. Cohl Brazil, Dr. Maheen Khalid, and their team strives to ensure all your dental needs are taken care of. We provide relaxed, comprehensive oral healthcare in San Marcos, Texas, from general checkups and cleanings to whitening and dental crowns. Schedule an appointment online now and experience the power of smiling confidently again!

 

Overview of Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a type of dental restoration that covers the entire surface of a tooth. We can make it from metal, porcelain, ceramic, or a combination of materials. We carefully design and customize your dental crown to fit your smile perfectly, protect the tooth from further damage, restore its shape and size, and improve its appearance.

 

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns can provide a dental patient with many benefits, including the following.

Improved dental function: If you’re looking for a way to improve dental function, consider getting dental crowns. If you have a damaged or decayed tooth, it can make chewing and cleaning your teeth difficult. 

Increased dental strength: When dental crowns are placed, they can help reinforce the strength of your teeth so that you won’t have to worry about more dental problems associated with weakened teeth.

Improved dental aesthetics: When placed over a damaged or decayed tooth, dental crowns can look just like your natural teeth and help restore the shape, size, and color of the tooth. 

Better protection of underlying dental structures: Dental crowns can offer stability, support, and protection from further damage and decay. Plus, because the tooth can receive protection from additional wear and tear, it can even last up to 15 years or more with proper care! 

 

How Dental Crowns Are Placed

At your dental crown placement appointment, we will start by answering any of your questions and ensuring you are comfortable. The procedure involves numbing the tooth and surrounding area with a local anesthetic. We’ll prep the tooth with the crown placed over it and then take impressions of your teeth to help model your new crown. Once the dental crown is ready, it is carefully placed over the tooth and secured with specialized dental cement.

 

Aftercare Instructions for Dental Crowns

Taking the time to care for your new dental crown is worth it! After the procedure, you may experience soreness and discomfort in your jaw or gums. This slight discomfort is normal and should improve within one to two days. To aid recovery, you should avoid eating hard or crunchy foods for a few hours after placing your crown and sticky, chewy items for around a few weeks. You should brush and floss normally but take extra care around any part of the crown where it meets your gum line. Finally, keep all follow-up appointments with our team to ensure everything is working correctly, and your smile continues its long-lasting brilliance!

 

How to Care for Your Dental Crowns

When you get a dental crown, you must consult our team on how best to take care of it to ensure long-lasting benefits. Taking good care of your dental crowns can ensure they last as long as possible. Establishing and sticking to an effective oral hygiene routine is key. Brush twice a day, floss at least once every 24 hours, and use a fluoride rinse if your dentist recommends; these are all essential steps for keeping your crowns healthy. In addition to regular at-home care, we recommend you visit us for routine cleanings and checkups. The cleaning and exam will allow for the timely detection and prevention of any problems before they arise. With proper maintenance, your dental crowns can remain solid and reliable for many years!

 

Quality Dental Crowns in San Marcos, Texas

Our goal is to help you achieve perfect teeth as quickly and comfortably as possible—whether through repairing cavities or perfecting your smile with crowns! And because we offer flexible payment plans for treatment, you don’t need to delay achieving your best smile ever – today can be the day it all begins at AquaSprings Dental! Contact us to get started!