Dental Crowns – Hoboken, NJ

Renew the Form and Function of Damaged Teeth

Even individuals who are diligent about caring for their oral health may find that one of their teeth suffers serious damage. When this happens, our team is ready to help! We offer a range of restorative treatment options, including dental crowns in Hoboken. Continue reading this page to learn more what dental crowns are and how one may be able to benefit you.

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Why Choose Robert Graffeo, DDS for Dental Crowns?

Highly Experienced Dentist
All-Porcelain Restorations Available
Patient Comfort Is a Top Priority

What Is a Dental Crown?

Two porcelain dental crowns sitting on reflective surface

A dental crown is a custom, tooth-shaped “cap” that gets placed over the entire visible portion of a tooth (everything above the gumline). Its purpose is to strengthen the tooth, renewing both its form and function. Crowns can be made out of various materials, including metals, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and all-porcelain. Our team often recommends porcelain crowns due to their beautiful appearance.

Reasons for a Dental Crown

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There are a number of circumstances wherein your dentist in Hoboken might recommend that you receive a dental crown:

You have an old crown that is no longer functioning as it should (or you want to replace it for aesthetic purposes).
A tooth has recently been treated with root canal therapy and needs a crown to protect it.
A tooth has suffered significant damage or decay that cannot be treated with a filling.
You have one or more missing teeth (crowns can be used as part of a dental bridge or along with dental implants).
A tooth is misshapen or has become worn down to grinding and clenching.
You wish to improve the appearance of a damaged tooth.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

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Some of the most outstanding benefits of dental crowns include:

Improved oral function. By protecting damaged teeth, crowns can make it easier for you to eat a wide variety of foods.
An all-porcelain crown can look incredibly natural.
Preserve damaged teeth. In many cases, a crown is able to play a role in preserving a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.
Efficient treatment. The process of designing and placing a crown usually requires just a few dental appointments.
With proper care, a crown may last for 10 years or longer.

The Dental Crown Procedure

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The dental crown procedure usually requires at least two appointments. During the first appointment, your dentist will prepare your tooth by removing a portion of its enamel. This is important in order to ensure that the crown will not interfere with your bite or look unnatural in your mouth. Then, we’ll take some impressions, which will serve as the basis for designing your restoration.

You’ll wear a temporary crown while a dental laboratory creates your permanent one. When it is ready, you’ll return to our office. After we double-check the crown’s fit and appearance, we’ll use a special dental cement to secure it on your tooth.

Do you believe you could benefit from a dental crown? Contact our friendly team today to schedule your restorative consultation.