Dental Crowns Ashburn

Most of us have heard about dental crowns in Ashburn and may even know at least person who has one or two of them. How many of us really understand what a crown really is. There are any reasons why people end up getting crowns put on their teeth, the least of which is for purely aesthetic reasons, although they are often seen as a gold capped front tooth chosen as a display of wealth. In reality dental crowns in Ashburn are used as a permanent way to repair a tooth that has become severely damaged and is at risk for being pulled. This damage can be a result of excessive tooth decay, a filling that did not work or from damage that is the result of a traumatic injury. The crown is basically a cap that is designed to fit over what is left of the tooth to protect the stump and to provide a replacement tooth that can be used in much the same way as the original.

Dental crowns in Ashburn can be made from a variety of metals, ceramic and porcelain. Younger patients tend to go for metal crowns made from gold, silver and on occasion platinum. The "Bling" trend has crowns being fashion statements and embedded with precious gems. However, these crowns are not the most practical and do not generally last as long as they should when you consider the price paid for them. For those interested in Ashburn dental crowns that are going to last for several years, materials such as ceramic or porcelain. Porcelain is often chosen for its close resemblance to the natural color of a patient's teeth. If the patient then has the rest of his teeth veneered it can be impossible to discern the fact that any of the teeth have a crown. Ceramic is a much more practical choice as is highly durable and can still be made to look close in color to the patient's natural teeth. This superior durability makes it the ideal choice for the molars that take on the brunt of chewing tasks.

You will find that you are going to have to find a dentist that specializes in the installation of dental crowns in Ashburn as most general practice dentists do not have the skills or tools necessary to do the work. If the job is not done right, you could end up with a tooth that is in far worse shape than it was before you had the crown installed. At Esthetique Dentistry you will find both general practice dentists and specialists who work with dental crowns in Ashburn. They use the latest methods in sedation dentistry as well as only the best available materials to make sure that your crown will last for many years. Their mission is to work with you to create a smile that you can be proud of and then work with you to keep it that way. This can give you a new sense of self confidence and change the way you look at the world.