Crowns
in Durham
Dental crowns are a trusted solution for restoring damaged, weakened, or cosmetically flawed teeth. Dr. Gaddis designs and places custom crowns that blend seamlessly with your natural smile. Whether you need to protect a tooth after a root canal or improve the look of a discolored or cracked tooth, a crown offers long-lasting function and beauty with a natural feel.
What Are Crowns?
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Dental crowns are custom-made caps that cover the entire tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are often used to protect weakened or damaged teeth, improve the appearance of teeth with significant decay or discoloration, and provide support for dental bridges. They can be crafted from various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, or metal, to match the natural color of your teeth or provide greater strength where necessary.
The process of placing a crown involves reshaping the affected tooth, taking impressions, and creating a custom crown that fits precisely. Once the crown is ready, it is securely bonded to the tooth, providing lasting protection and restoring full function. Crowns not only improve the tooth’s appearance but also enhance chewing ability, speaking, and overall comfort. With proper care, dental crowns can last for many years, making them an effective solution for patients looking to restore damaged or weakened teeth.
Did You Know…
Dental crowns can last 10–15 years or more with good oral hygiene and routine dental care.
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Benefits of Dental Crowns
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Restores Tooth Strength and Function
Dental crowns restore the strength and function of weakened or damaged teeth, allowing you to chew, bite, and speak comfortably. By covering the entire tooth, crowns protect the underlying structure from further damage, improving the tooth’s longevity and overall health.
Improved Appearance
Crowns are an excellent cosmetic solution for teeth that are discolored, misshapen, or damaged. Custom-made to match the natural shape and color of your surrounding teeth, crowns provide a seamless, natural-looking enhancement that boosts your confidence and smile.
Long-Lasting Protection
Crafted from durable materials like porcelain or ceramic, dental crowns offer long-lasting protection for your teeth. They help prevent further damage from decay or trauma and can endure regular wear and tear for years, providing a reliable solution for restoring tooth function and appearance.
Why Trust Dr. Mary Gaddis
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Dr. Mary Gaddis is highly skilled in the placement of dental crowns, offering personalized care to restore the function and aesthetics of your smile. With years of experience, Dr. Gaddis takes the time to evaluate each patient’s needs, ensuring the crown is designed to fit precisely and match the natural appearance of your teeth. She uses the latest technology and high-quality materials to create crowns that are both durable and aesthetically pleasing.
Dr. Gaddis understands the importance of patient comfort, taking a gentle and thoughtful approach to the crown placement process. Whether you need a crown to protect a weakened tooth or to improve the appearance of a damaged one, you can trust Dr. Gaddis to provide the highest level of care. With her attention to detail and commitment to excellence, you can be confident in the lasting results and natural look of your dental crown.
The Crown Placement Process
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1
Tooth Preparation
The process begins with Dr. Mary Gaddis carefully reshaping the affected tooth to remove any decay and create space for the crown. An impression is then taken to ensure the new crown fits precisely and blends naturally with your surrounding teeth.
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Temporary Crown & Custom Design
A temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth while your permanent crown is being crafted. Using the impressions, your custom crown is designed from durable, tooth-colored materials to replicate the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth.
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Final Crown Placement
Once your custom crown is ready, Dr. Gaddis removes the temporary crown and bonds the permanent one securely in place. She ensures a comfortable fit and proper bite alignment, restoring full function and giving your tooth a natural, long-lasting look.
