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crowns san diego

Crowns San Diego

crown san diego

A crown is a complete restoration for the visible portion of the tooth and is sometimes referred to as a “cap”.

Dr. Aryan, Dentist Pacific Beach,  San Diego typically uses crowns  made from porcelain, the same material used for veneers. Crowns, like veneers, can also be color matched to create a natural appearance once the restoration is complete.

When should you get a crown?

Dr. Aryan, San Diego dentist explains that crowns are typically used in restoration when the structure of a tooth has been seriously impacted. Common causes for this loss of structure are advanced decay, fracture and cracks. Crowns are used when fillings are not adequate to restore a tooth.

Find out what’s involved in getting a crown at Dentists Pacific Beach, San Diego.

The first step in applying a crown is to make an impression of the existing tooth. Next the tooth surface is reduced to create a platform on which the crown will be bonded. Once the tooth reduction is done another impression is taken. A temporary crown will be placed on the tooth and the molds will be sent to an offsite facility. The permanent crown will then be made to fit in place of the old tooth surface. When the crown is ready (typically less than 2 weeks) a second appointment with be required for final fitment and bonding of the crown to the reduced tooth.

Call  Dr. Aryan, San Diego dentist now to set up an appointment if you think you’ll need one a crown.

Crown and bridge (also inlays and Onlays):

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San Diego dentist offers the following information about crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays:

  1. Crown and bridges usually take 2 or 3 appointments to complete. On the first appointment the tooth/teeth are prepared and impressions are taken and a temporary crown is placed on your tooth/teeth.
  2. You may experience sensitivity, gum soreness and slight discomfort on the tooth / teeth, it should subside after the placement of permanent crown.
  3. Whenever anesthesia is used, avoid chewing on your teeth until the numbness has worn off.
  4. Temporary crown is usually made of plastic based material or soft metal. It could break if too much pressure is placed on it. The crown also may come off; if it does, save the crown and call our office. The temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth and prevent other teeth to move. If it comes off it should be replaced. To avoid losing your temporary, avoid chewing on sticky and hard food (chewing gum, ice). Try to chew on the opposite side of the treatment as much as possible.
  5. After the permanent restoration is placed you may feel slight pressure for a few days. Also, the bite may feel different for a day or two. But if the bite feels uneven or you feel discomfort on chewing on the tooth after 2-3 days call our office. Delaying the necessary adjustments may damage the tooth permanently.
  6. Continue your normal brushing but be careful while flossing around the temporaries (remove the floss gently from the side).

Call our office if you are in pain or if you have any questions after getting a crown, bridge, inlays or onlays from Dr. Aryan, San Diego dentist.

What is a crown?

crown san diego A crown is a complete restoration for the visible portion of the tooth and is sometimes referred to as a “cap”.

Dr. Aryan, Pacific Beach Dentists, San Diego Dentist typically uses crowns  made from porcelain, the same material used for veneers. Crowns, like veneers, can also be color matched to create a natural appearance once the restoration is complete.

Call Dr. Aryan, San Diego dentist now to set up an appointment to get a crown.