Why Dental Crowns?

Dr. Janes may recommend dental crowns for a number of cosmetic issues but usually patients require crowns for the following issues: • To strengthen a tooth • To improve the appearance of a tooth • To restore a tooth to its original shape It is often advised that dental crowns not be placed solely for the purpose of improving the appearance of the tooth. They are best utilized to improve the look of your tooth when the crown serves other purposes as well such as restoring a tooth to its original shape or making a tooth stronger. Dr. Janes recommends that dental crowns not be used to improve the appearance of a tooth if other dental procedures could achieve the same cosmetic results. The reason for this is that he must grind away a significant portion of your tooth to place the crown. All of this will be explained thoroughly at the time of your consultation. The Process Two visits is usually all it takes for Dr. Janes to place a dental crown. During the first visit, Dr. Janes will ...  more