Porcelain Crowns Shorewood

Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber provide porcelain crowns for dental patients in the Shorewood, Joliet and Plainfield, Illinois areas.

Everyone should have a smile they can be confident about. With porcelain crowns, Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber can help you achieve a beautiful smile that is worth showing off. Faber Dental Arts has been providing patients in the Shorewood, Joliet and Plainfield, Illinois area with porcelain crowns for 25 years.

What are crowns?

A Porcelain crown is a lab-created tooth-shaped cap that is placed over your damaged tooth. The crown covers the tooth to restore its shape, size, strength and appearance. Drs. Kurt and Jonathan Faber will cement these crowns into place so the entire visible portion of the tooth is encased. You will be left with a beautiful, natural looking smile.

Essentially, a crown becomes the new outer layer for a tooth. Crowns are used for several reasons. Following root canal therapy, crowns are used to protect the remaining tooth and provide function. Crowns are used to cover a tooth with large fillings if the tooth structure has weakened. The teeth that are next to bridgework may be crowned to provide the bridge with a solid source of attachment. Additionally, a crown may be used with an implant to replace a lost tooth.

Is a crown a good choice for me?

Our Shorewood, Joliet and Plainfield patients have been very pleased with the porcelain crown work of Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber.

If you have been struggling with any of the following issues, a porcelain crown may be the solution for you. Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber can fix the following dental issues for Shorewood, Joliet and Plainfield patients:

• Decaying or cracked teeth
• Broken or severely worn down tooth
• Dental bridge that need to be held in place
• Drastically discolored tooth

Your dentist can evaluate your need for a crown by examining your teeth and gums. Your dentist will check for loose, fractured, or decayed teeth. X-rays help identify changes in your teeth, bones, and gums.

What should I expect when getting a crown?

Treatment with crowns usually requires two dental visits. First, impressions of your teeth are made to use as a mold for creating the new crown, and your tooth is prepared for crown placement. At your second visit, the new crown is secured in place.

During your first appointment to Faber Dental Arts, Drs. Kurt and Jonathan Faber will use molding material to create an impression of your teeth. A model of your teeth will be made from the impression. A lab technician will use your model as a guide when creating your custom-made crown.

Also, your dentist will numb the area surrounding the affected tooth and prepare your tooth for the crown. A tooth typically needs to be made smaller to enable the crown to fit over it. After your tooth is prepared, your dentist will cover it with a transitional “temporary” crown to protect it until your permanent crown is placed.

At your second visit to Faber Dental Arts, the temporary crown is removed and the tooth is cleaned. Your Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber will evaluate the fit and appearance of the crown. Your dentist may adjust the crown to accommodate your bite pattern. Finally, your new crown is cemented in place.

Your new crown can last for many years with proper care. It is important to brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss at least one time each day. Pay special attention to the areas surrounding your crown. Avoid grinding your teeth and chewing on hard items such as candy or ice, as this can damage your crown.

Can I afford a crown?

Since porcelain crowns are considered cosmetic, some insurance companies will not cover the cost. Faber Dental Arts works with many insurance providers to ensure patients get their dental needs covered. Check with your insurance provider before coming to Faber Dental Arts to educate yourself on what your dental plan covers for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber offer a variety of payment options, and to make it more convenient for Shorewood, Joliet and Plainfield patients, they offer online insurance submission forms. Faber Dental Arts also offers a variety of financing options.

If you are considering a porcelain crown, check out Faber Dental Art’s porcelain crown before and after pictures in our smile gallery. You can see the talented work of Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber firsthand.

Dr. Kurt Faber and Dr. Jonathan Faber are very talented and combined with their friendly staff will offer you the best education, talent and comfort for all of your dental needs. If you live by Shorewood Illinois, call Faber Dental Arts today to schedule an appointment. Don’t let your smile wait any longer.