Are you suffering from severe dental issues? Are you having difficulty biting into your food and chewing? Have you refrained from smiling because of embarrassment, and avoid speaking because you can't properly articulate yourself due to missing teeth? These are serious problems but Dr. Mary Ali has a simple, cost-effective solution. She provides her patients with crowns at Lodi Family Dentist in Lodi CA.

What are crowns?

Crowns are porcelain cap-like oral appliances that fit over teeth. They are custom made and only take about three visits. Dentists use a putty-like material to take impressions of your teeth to create a mold used to make your crowns at a lab. Your dentist in Lodi may need to file down a tooth or build it up before cementing the crown in place. Crowns, if properly cared for, can last up to eight years, while restoring your teeth functionally and cosmetically.

What do you use crowns for?

There are many ways in which crowns help. Here are a few ways:

1. Crowns are used to support and protect loose dental fillings from falling
2. They protect vulnerable teeth after extensive procedures, like root canal therapy and getting a dental implant
3. Crowns are used to make bridges and fill in gaps
4. Crowns restore your smile, bite, and speech

How do you properly care for crowns?

Brushing and flossing go without saying but you also need to visit your dentist twice a year and get professional dental cleanings. This enables your Lodi dentist to detect serious diseases, like gum disease, during their early stages when they're more easily treated. The professional dental cleaning is a smart preventative measure that enables your dentist to remove plaque buildup surrounding crowns to avoid decay and cavities.

Do you need a consultation?

Crowns are a smart choice. If you'd like to learn more, call Dr. Mary Ali at Lodi Family Dentist in Lodi CA by calling (209) 369-2696 today!