It’s an unfortunate truth that dental damage and infection can happen despite our best efforts and preventive care. The good news is that prompt restorative treatment will help you get back on track with a healthy and whole smile in no time. This article from our Mill Valley dentist is all about ways that we personalize restorative crowns to meet our patients’ unique needs…
Natural Tooth Shape
One of the most important considerations when crafting a restoration is to match the patient’s natural tooth shape. If you take a look at different patients’ smiles, you’ll likely notice that some people have more rounded teeth, while others have teeth with sharper angles. It is our job to identify your existing tooth shapes, and mimic those in your restoration.
Size
Our team will also take the time to make sure that your dental restoration is sized appropriately for your smile. This has to do with aesthetics as well as dental function. Obviously, a well-sized crown looks more natural than a generic option. Additionally, this type of crown will allow you to bite and chew comfortably and evenly. A crown that is too big, and sticks up too far, can disrupt your bite and lead to TMJ dysfunction.
Adjacent Teeth
One of the keys to successful restorative treatment is ensuring that the patient’s dental crown blends and coordinates with surrounding teeth. Here’s the thing: dental restorations don’t respond to topical whitening gels. So, if you want to lighten your natural teeth, it makes sense to do this before our team creates and shades your crown.
Don’t let dental damage persist untreated for long—there are effective and accessible restorative treatments available to you! Learn more by calling our Mill Valley dentists and scheduling a consultation. Or use the Contact Us page on our website to submit a question for our team.