DENTAL CROWNS IN RICHMOND

WHAT IS A DENTAL CROWN?

Dental crowns are often used by dentists for many reasons. They can restore damaged teeth, replace a missing tooth, and even fix cosmetic issues. A dental crown is often referred to as a cap since it will fit snuggly over a tooth completely encasing it. It will be cemented into place and be made to blend in naturally with your smile.


Kanning Dental in Richmond, MO is home to a team of talented restorative dentists. They often utilize dental crowns for both cosmetic and restorative reasons. Dental crowns are just one of the dental services that Kanning Dental offers in Richmond, MO. Kanning Dental is equipped to offer both single visit crowns as well as traditional crowns. A new dental crown from Kanning Dental will look and feel like a natural tooth.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY DENTAL CROWN FALLS OUT?

If your crown happens to fall out, please contact us as soon as possible to schedule a dentist appointment. If possible, clean the crown and put it in a place safe. We may be able to reuse it if it is not damaged. You will also need to protect the exposed tooth until the appointment since sensitive parts are now exposed. Dental wax is available to purchase to cover the tooth until your appointment. We recommend avoiding hard-to-chew foods as well as food and drink that are very hot or cold. If you are in Richmond, MO, and looking for an expert dentist office that offers both same-day and traditional dental crowns, call Kanning Dental today. Our entire dental team will provide you with the personalized dental care you need.

WHEN IS A DENTAL CROWN NECESSARY?

There are many situations where your Richmond, MO dentist will recommend a dental crown. A few of these reasons include:

  • Covering up a discolored or stained tooth
  • Altering the shape of a tooth
  • To make a tooth stronger after a root canal
  • Provide protection for a chipped, broken, or cracked tooth
  • Replace a missing tooth using a dental implant
  • Straighten a crooked tooth

CEREC SAME-DAY DENTAL CROWNS

Kanning Dental in Richmond, MO is equipped with CEREC technology and CAD/CAM digital planning. Dr. Kanning will take digital images of your tooth and then upload the image to special software. He will be able to create the dental crown with the 3-D image. Using this technique eliminates the need for messy impressions of your teeth. Once the tooth is designed, it will be sent to the dental milling machine where it is made. Once it is completed, your dentist will bond the new porcelain crown to your tooth. The entire process can take as little as 45 minutes.

TRADITIONAL DENTAL CROWN PROCEDURE

A traditional dental crown will take several visits to complete. At the first visit, your dentist will prepare the tooth by removing the damaged or decayed portions. The tooth will then be shaved down to make room for the crown. Several dental impressions will be taken and used to make your new cap at a dental laboratory. Your dentist will make a temporary crown for you to wear until your new one is shipped to us from the lab. In about two weeks, you will return to our Richmond, MO dentist office where the custom-made crown will be cemented into place.

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Kanning Dental welcomes new patients to our dental practice located in Richmond, MO. To schedule an appointment, you can reach us at (816) 776-7134. We look forward to meeting you and helping you with all your oral health needs and aesthetic goals.

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