Crowns (often referred to as caps for teeth) look and function just like natural teeth.

A Crown covers your tooth completely. It fits snugly at the gum and protects what remains of the natural tooth. A Crown is necessary when a tooth starts to crack, break, is decayed or aesthetically lacking. This may be the case due to; large fillings, tooth decay, ageing of teeth, grinding of teeth or improper bite.

Porcelain Crowns can be shaped to match the natural, existing tooth or altered and repositioned to change the appearance of your smile. The first step in undergoing a Porcelain Crown procedure is to make an impression of the affected tooth. A Porcelain Crown is made to these exact specifications. This Porcelain Crown is then permanently fastened to the tooth.

Dr. Gonzales may recommend a bridge be utilized in conjunction with a Crown, if the patient has suffered from tooth loss. These restorations are cemented onto the teeth and are referred to as "fixed" dentistry as they can not be removed from the mouth by the patient (as opposed to a removable appliance or partial denture often used in tooth loss).

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