Care on Ninth Street
Location
6201 12th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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Dental Crowns
Crowns restore strength, function, and appearance to teeth with large decay or cracks. We use natural-looking materials to cover and protect the tooth above the gumline for long-term durability.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Protect weakened teeth from further damage, fractures, or decay by providing a strong, durable cap.
- Restore function to damaged teeth, allowing you to chew and bite normally without discomfort.
- Improve appearance with natural-looking materials that match your surrounding teeth.
- Support dental work like bridges or cover dental implants for a complete restoration.
- Long-lasting solution that can protect your tooth for many years with proper care.
What To Expect
Initial Consultation
Your dentist will examine the affected tooth, take X-rays to assess the extent of damage, and discuss treatment options. If a crown is recommended, we'll explain the process and answer any questions.
Crown Preparation (First Visit)
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable throughout the procedure.
- Tooth preparation: The tooth is reshaped to create space for the crown. Any decay is removed, and the tooth is cleaned.
- Impressions: Detailed impressions of your prepared tooth and surrounding teeth are taken to ensure a perfect fit and natural appearance.
- Temporary crown: A temporary crown is placed to protect your tooth while your permanent crown is being custom-made in a dental laboratory.
Crown Placement (Second Visit)
- Final fitting: Your dentist will check the fit, color, and bite of your permanent crown.
- Adjustments: Minor adjustments may be made to ensure optimal comfort and function.
- Permanent placement: Once everything is perfect, the crown is permanently cemented in place.
Types of Crown Materials
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal: Strong and durable with a natural appearance.
- All-ceramic/porcelain: Best for natural appearance, ideal for front teeth.
- Zirconia: Extremely strong and durable, suitable for both front and back teeth.
- Gold alloy: Highly durable and biocompatible, often used for back teeth.
Aftercare
- Avoid hard or sticky foods immediately after placement to allow the cement to fully set.
- Maintain good oral hygiene with regular brushing and flossing around the crown.
- Schedule regular dental checkups to ensure the crown remains in good condition.
- Contact your dentist if you experience any discomfort, sensitivity, or if the crown feels loose.
Our Providers at Ninth Street
What Our Patients Say
"The whole team was great and very helpful. Highly recommended this place for all dental services. Very professional and very clean and super friendly."
"My visit was very positive. All of the people were very friendly and helpful. I learned a lot of new things that had never before been shared with me about dental health. Carol, the hygienist was more knowledgeable than all those I have experienced before and, I believe, more effective for results for me. Zabrina and Zoe at the front were very helpful and patient-oriented. I am glad to be a new patient at Dental Arts."
"Friendly staff, very quick and efficient. Squashed my anxiety about going to the dentist."
"The professionalism of the staff was commendable. The friendliness and attentiveness of the reception staff, dental assistants, and doctors are exceptional."
"The admin at the front desk is AMAZING! The dentist is friendly and knowledgeable and easily the best I've met in the state. I will definitely be back!"