Restore Your Smile with Dental Crowns at York Dental

Ever feel like your smile isn't living up to its full potential? A cracked or weakened tooth can cause discomfort in everyday situations, such as eating your favorite food or flashing a big smile. Unfortunately, this can lead to losing confidence in your smile and affect your oral health. The good news is that dental crowns offer a functional solution and a natural-looking appearance. This allows you to eat, laugh, and live without holding back.
Here at York Dental in Parma Heights OH, we find dental crowns to be an effective treatment option for covering a weakened tooth, restoring a fractured one, or improving the appearance of your smile.
What to Know About Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made cap, often crafted from porcelain, that fits over an existing tooth. It is commonly used after root canal therapy or when a tooth has extensive decay, affecting more than half its structure. Crowns are also beneficial for supporting dental bridges, covering dental implants, preventing an existing crack from worsening, and reinforcing a tooth when needed. Aesthetically, crowns can beautifully restore the natural appearance of discolored or stained teeth.
Why You Might Need a Crown?
Dental crowns, or caps, are custom-made coverings for damaged or weakened teeth. They offer multiple benefits, including:
- Protection: Crowns safeguard teeth against further decay, fracture, or trauma by encasing the entire tooth, potentially preventing extraction.
- Restoration: They enhance appearance by matching the shape, size, and color of natural teeth, addressing discoloration, misshapenness, or large fillings.
- Support: Crowns serve as anchors for dental bridges, replacing missing teeth by providing stability and support to the prosthetic appliance.
- Implant Coverage: They attach to dental implants, covering the metal post and creating a natural-looking and functional replacement tooth.
Dental crowns are vital in restorative dentistry. They offer protection, restoration, and support for a healthy and confident smile.
The Dental Crown Process
Getting a crown at York Dental is a straightforward and well-planned procedure for comfort and long-term success.
1. Preparation & Impressions:
Dr. Alrabady will first gently reshape your tooth to create the necessary space for the crown. Then, an impression of your tooth is taken to ensure the final crown fits perfectly.
2. Temporary Crown:
While the permanent crown is being made in a lab, a temporary crown is placed on your tooth to protect it.
3. Custom Creation:
The impression is sent to a trusted dental lab where your custom crown is fabricated. It's carefully color-matched, shaped, and designed to blend seamlessly with your natural bite.
4. Final Placement:
Once your permanent crown is ready, you'll return to our office. Dr. Alrabady will bond the crown to your tooth, making precise adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit and a natural appearance.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Here are some of the benefits provided by a dental crown:
Restores Strength and Function:
Dental crowns restore strength and function to your tooth, allowing you to chew, bite, and talk without pain. They stabilize the tooth, preventing further trauma and discomfort so you can enjoy eating easily.
Looks Natural:
Modern crowns are typically made from high-quality porcelain or ceramic materials that meticulously match your natural teeth' color, shape, and translucency. Thanks to advancements in dentistry, your restored tooth can look completely natural.
Prevent Further Harm:
A crown acts as a protective shield, preventing a damaged or weakened tooth from cracking, wearing, or decaying further. This is especially important for teeth that have undergone root canal treatment, as they can become more susceptible to breakage. Preventing further issues helps ensure the restoration's longevity.
Long-Lasting Results:
With proper care and maintenance, a dental crown can last for many years, often 10 to 15 years or even longer. They are crafted from durable materials designed to withstand daily use, providing a reliable and long-term solution. You can help extend its lifespan by maintaining good oral hygiene and avoiding excessive grinding or chewing very hard foods.
Easy to Maintain:
Caring for a dental crown is simple – treat it just as you would your natural teeth. Regular brushing twice daily, flossing, and routine dental check-ups are essential. Professional cleanings and examinations ensure your crown and oral health remain in top condition.
Visit Our Office in Parma Heights OH
York Dental opened back in 2009. We aimed to create a space in Parma Heights OH that felt modern and welcoming, where individuals could receive top-notch dental care without stress. Your safety and comfort are important to us; we follow all applicable OSHA and CDC rules. We utilize state-of-the-art technology, such as digital X-rays, but more importantly, we want you to feel like part of our family. We also offer Invisalign if that's a better fit for you.
Payment and Finance
- Payments: We take checks, cash, and major credit cards. If it's a more comprehensive treatment plan, we can devise a payment schedule that suits you.
- Insurance: We'll help you understand your benefits and assist with the claim forms.
- Financing: We also work with CareCredit. They offer plans to help spread out costs, sometimes even interest-free*. Ask us about it, or check out carecredit.com.
Appointments & Consultation
Taking the first step is easy.
Book a Visit:
Contact us by phone or email to schedule a time. We also handle emergencies, and we always appreciate meeting new patients.
Need to Reschedule?
Please give us a heads-up at least 24 hours in advance if possible. That way, someone else might be able to use the spot. (Quick note: There may be a fee if you miss an appointment without notifying us.)
Why Choose York Dental?
Here's why you must choose York Dental:
- Experienced and Trusted Care: Dr. Alrabady brings more than two decades of expertise to every appointment.
- Modern Technology: We use advanced dental tools to ensure comfortable and effective treatments.
- Patient-Focused Care: We take the time to understand your needs and goals, ensuring you feel informed and comfortable with your personalized treatment plan.
- Convenient Location: Our Parma Heights office is easy to reach and designed for your comfort.
Schedule Your Crown Consultation at York Dental
If you're looking to restore the strength and beauty of your smile, a dental crown could be the ideal solution. At York Dental, we combine extensive experience, clinical precision, and a patient-first philosophy to deliver outstanding, trustworthy results.
Call York Dental today to schedule your consultation: (440) 334-1104
York Dental
6390 York Rd
Parma Heights OH 44130