You need permanent protection for your tooth after a cavity is treated. While the removal of an infected area stops damage from spreading further, this step in treatment in and of itself does not fully restore your tooth. Dental fillings and dental crowns are used to respond to the permanent harm cavities do to our enamel when they form. At our San Antonio, TX dental practice, we use fillings that are made with a biocompatible composite resin material. What this means for you is that your filling will blend in with your surrounding enamel while providing the functional support that you need!
According to recent National Institute of Health studies, some 92% of adults have dental cavities and many of those present in their front teeth. If neglected or left untreated, tooth decay can lead to tooth loss. And if it’s a front tooth, that can greatly...
When your tooth is damaged, we may use a crown to restore your tooth. Dentists place more than two million crowns every year, which is how it’s one of the most common restorative dental procedures. At Aesthetic Dental Partners, we offer same-day crowns with CEREC...
Dental crowns are wonderful restorations that extend the life of our natural teeth, help us maintain a healthy occlusion, and promote optimal oral function. While the crowns of the past were conventionally made from metal-based materials like gold and silver, today’s patients have options for...
If you have a large cavity, a typical filling might be inadequate to restore your tooth. Dental crowns can be an effective alternative in such cases. Dental crowns can also be useful in cases when a tooth damaged by injury must be repaired, and these...
Patients with rather sizeable cavities or those who need to restore a tooth following an injury may not be adequately treated with a normal filling. In these cases, dental crowns can help to protect and strengthen your teeth from further damage and preserve your oral...
Root canal therapy is an incredibly important dental service. Although root canal treatment tends to have a bad reputation among some folks, it is actually a tooth-saving procedure that can prevent the death of a tooth or the need for the tooth to be extracted....
There are many situations where dental crowns are the best and most appropriate solution.
What is a dental crown? Often referred to as a cap, the crown is fabricated from metal, gold, or porcelain. An impression is used as a guide for the dental lab with...
While teeth are strong, they are susceptible to injury. Accidental falls, traumatic injuries to the face, or even something as mundane as accidentally biting down on an olive pit can fracture a tooth. A fractured tooth often requires the need for a dental crown and...
Dental crowns are used by dentists to recreate the appearance of natural teeth in cases where a tooth has been cracked or broken, or is heavily decayed. Crowns can also be used to support teeth that are structurally compromised, perhaps through numerous fillings, and to...
