Do you have a severely chipped or decayed tooth?  Is this tooth painful or does it cause embarrassment when you smile?  If so you may want to consider dental crowns in Phoenix, a dental treatment that is sometimes referred to as a “cap”.   Not only will a dental crown protect your tooth from further cracking and damage, it will also provide you with a normal-looking tooth again.  This way you are not afraid to smile.

When it comes to dental crowns, they can be made from all sorts of materials including metal such as gold, or from ceramic resin, all porcelain, or a combination of porcelain fused to metal.  The material that is used will depend on the particular function of the dental crown.  Dental crowns can be used for many purposes including:

• Holding a dental bridge in place
• Covering misshapen or discolored teeth
• Protecting a weakened or cracked tooth from further damage
• Covering a dental implant

For most dental crowns, Dr. Pappas prefers to use all-porcelain crowns for their esthetics as well as their durability.