Dental Crowns

Quality Dental Crowns in Tustin

If your tooth has a large filling or has received root canal therapy, then a dental crown can protect your smile. At Smiles Advantage, we offer beautiful and reliable dental crowns to protect your teeth and restore your smile. Our team is led by Jerry K Wu, DMD, and we are passionate about boosting your oral health with our gentle dental care. We're proud to provide tooth-colored crowns as an effective way to preserve your natural tooth structure.

We are proud to protect the smiles of the residents of Tustin, Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana, and the surrounding areas. You can trust that we will welcome you like family and treat you with compassion and respect. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are restorations that protect a damaged or worn tooth. They can rebuild a broken tooth, protect a tooth after root canal therapy, strengthen a tooth with a large filling, and change its shape and appearance for better function and appeal. An implant-supported dental crown can even replace a tooth that is missing or decayed to complete your smile.

We offer both traditional and implant-supported crowns to meet your specific needs. Our team artfully matches your crown to the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth to create a beautifully blended smile. We care about offering a restoration that looks and feels natural, and often, that means placing a beautiful porcelain crown that matches the luster of your surrounding teeth. We can also provide gold crowns upon request.

Traditional Crowns: Traditional crowns are custom dental restorations that cover your tooth to protect it from damage, infection, or the forces exerted when you chew. They fit snugly over your existing tooth and are cemented into place. We can cover any tooth in your upper or lower arches with a crown to safeguard your tooth and oral health.

Implant-Supported Crowns: If you have a missing or decayed tooth, then an implant-supported crown may be the solution you're looking for. These restorations consist of an implant post, an abutment, and a prosthetic tooth that we carefully match to your natural teeth. Dental implants are the only restorations that replace your entire tooth from root to crown. The implant post performs the function of a natural tooth root and stimulates your jaw. This helps to prevent bone loss and preserves your facial structure. Implant-supported crowns protect the neighboring teeth from shifting and your exposed gum from cuts and infection. They also don't require reshaping healthy teeth, preserving more of your natural bite.

Our Dental Crown Process

We believe that quality dental care includes tailored services that meet your specific needs and smile goals. That is why we take the time to get to know you and actively listen to your concerns and needs. We begin our dental crown process with a gentle examination of your teeth, jaws, and gums to determine which restoration option will provide the most effective long-term results.

Our team uses a powerful scanner to gather precise measurements and information. Then, we share the results of your exam and the scans with you, along with your personalized treatment plan. Once you feel confident in your plan, we send the details to a trusted lab where your custom crown will be crafted.

When we receive your dental crown from the lab, you'll return to our office for placement. Our gentle dentist will ensure the crown fits securely and then cement it in place. If you have chosen an implant-supported crown, then we will place the implant post and allow it to heal before fitting your prosthetic tooth. Additionally, if you have a gummy smile, we offer gum contouring to lengthen your crown for a beautiful finish.

Dental Crown FAQs

It's natural to want to understand how your treatment plan works and why we recommend certain services. Our team encourages you to ask questions, and we are happy to provide the answers and resources you need to make an informed decision regarding your oral health. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about crowns.

  • Your dental crown is easy to care for. You will brush and floss your crown twice a day, just like your natural teeth. It's important to maintain your biannual dental appointment so our friendly dentist can verify the integrity of your crown.

  • Dental crowns are durable and can last 10-15 years when you care for them properly. If you choose an implant-supported crown, then the implant post is permanent because it fuses with your jawbone, and the attached prosthetic tooth can last for over a decade.

  • You will be able to enjoy the majority of your favorite foods, but it is important to avoid hard foods like ice, certain nuts, and hard candies because these can damage your dental crown. You should also avoid using the crown as a tool to open bottles or cans.

Beautiful Dental Crowns in Tustin

If you have a tooth that has been compromised by a large filling or decay, then our dental crowns may be right for you. At Smiles Advantage – Jerry K Wu, DMD, we offer traditional and implant-supported crowns to restore the functionality of your bite and your ability to smile confidently. We combine decades of experience with modern technology to provide the quality dental care you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.