Dental Crown FAQ

In certain cases, getting a dental crown might be necessary for you. If any of your teeth are worn out or damaged, it is easily protected using good quality dental crowns made at our clinic in Houston TX. It is also known as a protective tooth covering or a cap which is custom made according to your requirements.

At A+ Stars Smile, we offer specially designed dental caps that fit snugly over your damaged tooth, match its neighbors, and give a natural look. Dental crowns are used to protect teeth with large cavities or are weak, restoring cracked or discolored teeth.
Natural aesthetic is achieved with the use of high grade custom prepared porcelain material, making the crown blend in with the real ones easily. Our experts use the latest technologies for making the crowns in our lab setup, ensuring safe and effective treatment

Dental crowns are suitable in various situations if you are suffering from the following situations:

Our dentists offer customized treatment plans after a detailed consultation process. The team will take your teeth impressions for specialized design. We also provide a temporary cap on the damaged areas for protection while our skilled technicians make the permanent crown.

Once this part is completed, another appointment is scheduled for the placement. Our dentists make sure that all patients are treated with care, comfort, and excellence is our top priority. We offer multiple anesthesia options ranging from numbing cream to stronger options like general anesthesia.

The crown is cemented on the tooth and attached to a dental implant; it is properly fit and adjusted if required leaving your teeth naturally pleasing.

Your mouth will remain numb for a short period after the process. However, you can easily get on with your day right after leaving our office. Our team will give full information regarding the aftercare of this treatment. You should follow all the instructions for maximum results, especially what to eat and what not.

Moreover, a follow-up appointment is scheduled for assessing bite once the crown settles in, ensuring proper alignment. The fit is checked; in case of any discomfort, you can ask the dentist to make any necessary changes.

There is no exact expiration date involved. However, it is generally found that dental crowns last for about 10 to 15 years when handled with care. Other factors determine their life as well, for example, location, oral hygiene regime, installation, etc.