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Severely worn or damaged teeth can be problematic, that’s for sure! But your natural smile is worth preserving, and rather than removing these teeth, we can repair and restore them with dental crowns. Dental crowns offer the perfect solution to saving compromised teeth and keeping your natural smile intact. Dr. Thomas Bill at Los Gatos Creek Dental is the dentist to see for crowns in Los Gatos, California.
Here are six reasons to consider dental crown treatment for restoring your smile:
Crowns can be used in various ways to improve the integrity of your smile. They help repair cracked and broken teeth, protect weak teeth, rebuild severely worn teeth, and support teeth with extensive decay. Dr. Thomas often caps root canal-treated teeth with crowns to strengthen them for future use. Covering a tooth with a crown protects it from further damage and restores its original structure.
Tooth damage will compromise your ability to bite and chew, making your tooth hard to use. A dental crown will give your tooth a new structure for biting and chewing, making your tooth useful again. You’ll be able to eat normally without discomfort and pain or worries of causing additional damage to your tooth.
Porcelain and ceramic crowns look just like real teeth. They’re designed to match the features of adjacent teeth so they can fit in naturally with your smile. Crowns conceal tooth blemishes and damage, giving compromised teeth a flawless appearance. Your smile will not only function better but also look beautiful.
Dental crowns are long-lasting, making them a worthwhile investment in your smile’s long-term care. When properly cared for, porcelain and ceramic crowns can last 15 or more years! They’re durable enough to withstand the daily pressure of biting and chewing without undue wear. Porcelain crowns are also stain-resistant and will maintain their attractive appearance over the long term.
Crowns are fixed restorations that stay on your teeth. They’re brushed and flossed, just like natural teeth, to remove plaque and debris. Seeing our hygienist twice annually for dental cleanings will help keep your crowns in good condition over the long haul. Although crowns are strong, certain habits like ice chewing, eating hard foods, and using your teeth as tools can cause premature damage over the years. So, it’s best to avoid these habits as much as possible.
Crowns can extend the lifespan of compromised teeth, preserving the integrity of your smile. If you want your smile to last, it’s important to address tooth damage promptly before it worsens and your tooth has to be removed. Getting a crown is more cost-effective than paying for extraction and future tooth replacement.
Interested in learning more about crown treatment? Contact your Los Gatos, CA dentist, Dr. Thomas Bill, from Los Gatos Creek Dental at your earliest convenience. We can be reached at (408) 335-4466.Â
Dr. Thomas Bill is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. A Cupertino native, he earned his degree in Molecular Biology from UCLA and completed his dental training at the top-ranked UCSF School of Dentistry. Dr. Thomas has advanced expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including veneers, Invisalign, root canals, and extractions.
He has completed over 250 hours of continuing education in endodontics, implants, and smile design. As a member of the ADA, CDA, Santa Clara Dental Society, Oasis Implant Academy, and other professional organizations, Dr. Thomas exemplifies a strong dedication to clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and ethical practice.
