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Cosmetic Crowns: 6 Reasons You May Need Them
Dental crowns are well known for their restorative properties in repairing damaged teeth. However, they can also be used cosmetically to enhance the appearance of your smile. Placed over stained, damaged, or irregular teeth, these tooth-shaped caps can make your smile appear more balanced, symmetrical, and pleasing. A visit with Dr. Steven Phan at Sac Dentist in Sacramento, California, can help determine whether crowns are a good choice for you.
Here are six reasons why a cosmetic crown may be needed:
- “Whiten” Discolored Teeth
Although the best way to remove tooth stains is teeth whitening, intrinsic stains caused by trauma or medications are often impervious to bleaching. Covering these teeth with a porcelain or ceramic crown will make them white again. We’ll create a crown that matches your natural teeth seamlessly to give your smile a pleasing appearance. - Restore Worn Teeth
Age, wear and tear, and teeth grinding can all wear down your teeth, making them appear old and ragged. Through crown treatment, Dr. Phan can rebuild these teeth, restoring their original height and structure. Your worn teeth can look like new with cosmetic crowns. - Improve the Size and Shape of Irregular Teeth
When teeth are different, they tend to stand out, becoming the main focal point of your smile. Misshapen and odd-sized teeth can throw your smile off balance, making it appear less attractive or pleasing. Cosmetic crowns reshape irregular teeth so that they blend in better with the rest of your smile. This gives your smile a pleasant, uniform appearance. - Repair Damaged Teeth
Teeth that are chipped, cracked, or broken are an eyesore, to say the least. They’re not only functionally compromised but have also lost their visual appeal. Crowns give compromised teeth an instant upgrade by concealing the damage and renewing their structure. Crowns also provide structural support for biting and chewing, so you can eat normally without risk of causing further damage to your teeth. - Replace Missing Teeth
When visible teeth go missing, your smile takes a hit. Cosmetic crowns make an excellent tooth replacement option when paired with single dental implants. Once attached to implants, porcelain or ceramic crowns become fixed restorations that function like natural teeth. They’re custom-made to look and feel like real teeth, maintaining your smile’s aesthetic appeal. - Optimize a Smile Makeover
Cosmetic crowns can be used to complement veneers and other cosmetic treatments to optimize a smile makeover. Are crowns better than veneers, you ask? Not necessarily. Both enhance your smile but in distinct ways. Veneers are thin, porcelain coverings bonded to your tooth’s surface to conceal chips, cracks, and other imperfections in your smile. In contrast, crowns are tooth-shaped caps that completely encase your tooth, giving it an entirely new structure. Together, they make a great team to bring out the best in your smile.
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Cosmetic Teeth Crowns in Sacramento, CA
To learn more about cosmetic crowns and their versatile uses, reach out to your Sac Dentist dental team in Sacramento, CA at (916) 999-7830.
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Dr. Steven Phan
Dr. Steven Phan has over 10 years of experience in patient care. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a doctor of dental surgery with honors from the University of California, San Francisco. He has pursued extensive continuing education across North America, enhancing his oral surgery, implant, and endodontic skills.
As a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Sacramento District Dental Society, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Dr. Phan is known for his compassionate and personalized approach to dentistry. His commitment to exceptional care and patient relationships highlights his expertise and trustworthiness in the field. Among the accolades he has won are the Francis A. Sooy Chancellor’s Cup for Outstanding Dental Professional and being featured in the Academy of General Dentistry’s GP News.