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Like many things in life, we often take our teeth for granted until they begin giving us trouble. This is perfectly understandable, as our teeth are usually the most reliable part of our body. Day after day, we can rely on them to process food, express emotions, and even speak. Teeth are extremely useful tools, but like any tool, they require proper maintenance and sometimes repair.
When you have a bad tooth, suddenly, it becomes the center of your attention. You might collectively spend hours touching or looking at it in the mirror. Your bad tooth will usually command your full attention because of the pain and discomfort it causes.
Sadly, there are occasions when the bad tooth needs to be extracted. If you are in pain, it’s an indication that the tooth may be infected. The good news is that, in many cases, you can find pain relief in Yorktown, Virginia, without losing the tooth. However, if your tooth is abscessed, it may need to be extracted because an abscessed tooth can cause several other health problems and can be a dental emergency. Also, sometimes, a broken or chipped tooth may be too damaged to save.
Treatments such as dental crowns can allow you to keep your natural tooth while protecting it like a suit of armor. At Mirage Family Dentistry, Dr. Rajni Kapoor can save your tooth using natural-looking dental crowns.
Issue: Broken tooth #9 and other upper front teeth with cracks and recurrent cavities
Solution: Porcelain crowns on the upper front teeth to give the patient a new smile.
Dental crowns are restorations used to rebuild decayed or weak teeth. They fit over your existing tooth but can also support dental implants and anchor dental bridges, making them part of a replacement or prosthetic tooth. Crowns can be made using many different materials. Dr. Kapoor can determine the best material for your needs based on factors such as the location of your bad tooth.
One of our most popular treatments is metal-free ceramic crowns, which combine lifelike aesthetics with superior durability. These crowns are ideal for people sensitive to metals or concerned about potential health risks associated with restorations containing metals.
According to studies in the Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, mercury exposure is linked to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis. This is why so many dentists are moving away from dental materials containing such metals.
Our metal-free options include zirconia and all-porcelain crowns. Our zirconia crowns are constructed with a super-strong ceramic material called zirconium dioxide. These ceramics are also biocompatible, meaning they will not cause irritation, which is often a sign of your body rejecting foreign material.
Biocompatible metal-free crowns also offer other benefits, such as:
Crowns can also be a great alternative for those who are not able to receive restorations such as onlays, inlays, and fillings. Preparations involve altering your tooth to ensure your new custom-designed crown fits perfectly.
We take dental scans and create models of your teeth, which we then use to create your new crown. You’ll receive a temporary crown while your permanent crown is being prepared. Once your natural tooth is properly reshaped and cleaned, your permanent crown is cemented over it.
With dental crowns, Dr. Rajni Kapoor and the team at Mirage Family Dentistry can save your natural teeth and preserve your smile. To find out if dental crowns are the best treatment for your needs, call (757) 856-5545 to make your appointment today.
Dr. Rajni Kapoor, DDS, is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist with over 20 years of experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Sciences in 1998 in India, followed by a DDS from NYU College of Dentistry in 2013. Dedicated to personalized patient care, Dr. Kapoor founded Mirage Family Dentistry after gaining valuable experience in corporate dentistry. She is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and holds memberships in the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and other prestigious organizations. Dr. Kapoor’s commitment to continuous learning ensures she provides comprehensive, cutting-edge dental care with integrity and compassion.