Strong, healthy teeth are essential for a confident smile. At Smile Designers, we provide dental crowns in San Diego, CA to restore damaged teeth with durable, natural-looking restorations. Our personalized care helps protect your oral health and restore your smile.
A dental crown is a custom-crafted cap that fits securely over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, strength, and function while providing added protection against further wear or damage. Crowns are commonly recommended when a tooth cannot be adequately restored with a filling alone. Designed to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth, they provide both functional support and natural-looking aesthetics.
By preserving the remaining healthy tooth structure, dental crowns help extend the life of your natural tooth while improving your ability to eat, speak, and smile comfortably. The American Dental Association's guide to dental crowns offers additional information about how crowns protect damaged teeth and when they may be recommended as part of a restorative treatment plan.
A dental crown may be recommended for a variety of restorative and cosmetic concerns. Following a comprehensive examination, our dentists will determine whether a crown is the most appropriate treatment for your needs.
Dental crowns are commonly used to:
Early treatment can help prevent further damage and preserve your natural smile. In some cases, alternative restorative treatments such as dental bridges or dentures and partials may be recommended, depending on your individual needs.
At Smile Designers, we offer several crown materials to suit your restorative needs and aesthetic goals.
Our dentists will recommend the most appropriate material based on your oral health, bite, and smile goals.
Your visit begins with a thorough examination and digital imaging to assess the affected tooth and determine the best treatment approach. Routine dental exams and cleanings also play an important role in identifying damaged teeth before they require more extensive treatment.
The tooth is carefully prepared, and digital impressions are taken to create a custom crown that fits comfortably and functions naturally. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while your permanent restoration is being fabricated.
Once your custom crown is ready, it is precisely adjusted and securely bonded into place to restore strength, comfort, and appearance while ensuring proper bite alignment.
Caring for a dental crown is similar to caring for your natural teeth. Brush and floss daily, attend regular dental checkups, and continue receiving routine general dentistry care to help protect your restoration. With proper care, a dental crown can provide lasting function and a natural appearance for many years.
Smile Designers provides personalized dental crowns in San Diego, CA to restore damaged teeth with durable, natural-looking results.
Visit our office at 3365 Rosecrans St C, San Diego, CA 92110. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; our office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.Ā
Contact Smile Designers today to schedule your consultation.
While wearing a temporary crown, choose softer foods and avoid hard or sticky items until your permanent restoration is in place. Your dentist will let you know when you can return to your normal diet.
Contact your dentist as soon as possible. Prompt treatment can help prevent damage to the crown or the underlying tooth.
Yes. Every dental crown is custom designed to match the size, shape, and shade of your natural teeth for a comfortable, natural-looking fit.
Yes. If you play contact sports, wearing a custom mouthguard can help protect your crown and natural teeth from injury.
Your dentist checks the crown's fit, bite, and appearance before bonding it in place. Small adjustments may be made to ensure comfort and proper function.
