Is a broken, cracked, or infected tooth causing you pain and negatively impacting the appearance of your smile? At Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, our dentists can restore a compromised tooth with a lifelike dental crown. Discover how Dr. C. Scott Schmitt and his team of caring dental professionals can strengthen and rebuild your smile with a custom crown.
Dental Crown Benefits
At Schmitt Prosthodontics, our dentists can restore and protect a tooth weakened by physical trauma or tooth decay with a custom-crafted dental crown. If an infection has reached the inner portion of an affected tooth, a patient may require a root canal before a crown can be placed. Following the removal of damaged tissue, a dental crown from our Altamonte Springs practice and Mount Dora practice can provide a number of benefits, including:
- Improves Color: Tooth decay can cause deep discoloration that is unresponsive to professional whitening treatments. A dental crown can conceal a discolored tooth to restore the aesthetics of your smile.
- Enhance Shape: A tooth that is too large or small in relation to the rest of your smile can be aesthetically distracting. This treatment can improve the shape and size of the tooth to better complement your dental arch.
- Looks Natural: Crowns are designed to blend in with your natural teeth. They are made from high-quality materials such as porcelain, which mimic the translucency and light-reflecting properties of tooth enamel.
- Protects the Tooth: Dental crowns can restore teeth that have been weakened by decay and infection. This simple and effective form of restorative dentistry is designed to save your natural tooth and prevent extractions.
- Restores Dental Function: A damaged or missing tooth impairs your ability to chew and speak with clarity. Crowns are a simple and quick restorative dentistry treatment that can eliminate dental pain and improve the function of your teeth.
Dr. Schmitt has more than 20 years of experience practicing dentistry, and he is a prosthodontist, which requires three additional years of training. He has the skill and expertise to design and place beautiful, natural-looking custom crowns.
What Do Dental Crowns Look Like?
A Dental Crown Can Treat Several Concerns
Dr. Schmitt can restore the function and appearance of your smile immediately with a temporary crown while your permanent, custom crown is crafted.
- Chips and Cracks: Fractured teeth are more susceptible to infection, can harm the function of your teeth, and take away from the aesthetics of your smile.
- Tooth Decay: Tooth decay that has advanced past being treated with a root canal treatment or filling may need to be extracted and replaced with a crown.
- Severe Discoloration: If your tooth or teeth are severely discolored and haven't responded well to teeth whitening dental treatments, a crown can help.
- Misshapen Teeth: If you have a misshapen or uneven tooth, a custom crown can help match that uneven tooth with the rest of your smile.
- Missing Tooth: A dental crown can be placed on top of an implant post to improve the aesthetics of your smile and function of your teeth.
Ready to Restore Your Smile?
At Schmitt Prosthodontics, our dentists serve the greater Orlando area from our offices in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL. Our friendly and patient team is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional, and detail-oriented care to patients of all ages.
A visit with us may be different than what most patients are used to, as we only see one person at a time. This allows our doctors to take the time necessary to ensure our patients enjoy the best possible results. We strive to meet the needs of every member of our diverse community and gladly accommodate patients who are more comfortable speaking Spanish.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment at our Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL, dental practice, contact us online or give us a call at:
Affordable Dental Care Financing Options Available
At Schmitt Prosthodontics in Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, our team understands how important it is for you to maintain your budget while receiving the dental care you need.
If you are without dental insurance or would like to manage your out-of-pocket expenses, our dental practice also offers financing options through CareCredit®, Citi Health Card, LendingClub®, Ally Lending, and ALPHAEON Credit.
Our friendly team will happily answer any questions you have regarding financing options during your next visit to our Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora, FL dentist's office.
Advanced Materials for Incredible Results
To provide patients with natural-looking aesthetics and to avoid an unsightly gray seam where the restoration meets the gums, we only use metal-free dental crowns. A dental crown from our dentists will be carefully color-matched to blend in with the surrounding teeth in your smile. The advanced materials we use include:
- Porcelain: Durable dental porcelain is engineered to withstand normal biting forces. A porcelain dental crown can stand up to a decade or more of use.
- Zirconia: Zirconia is stronger and more durable than porcelain. A zirconia crown can provide a longer service life when compared to other materials.
Traditional Treatment Timeline
Here is what you can expect when undergoing dental crown treatment at our Altamonte Springs dentist's office.
- Tooth Preparation: Your dentist prepares the tooth by removing built-up plaque, decay, and bacterial infection. For some patients, treatment may involve additional procedures such as a root canal.
- Impressions: Your dentist takes impressions of your teeth and gums so we can design and craft a custom dental crown. Dr. Schmitt is highly detail-oriented, taking precise digital x-rays to improve your experience and outcome.
- Fabrication: To protect your prepared tooth, our dentist will place a temporary crown while the permanent crown is crafted. You will wear your temporary crown for a couple of weeks while a master ceramicist crafts your new dental crown from porcelain or zirconia.
- Placement: Once complete, you will return to our office so your dentist can remove the temporary crown and check the color and fit of your permanent crown. Dr. Schmitt can make any necessary adjustments before securing the crown in place with dental cement.
Premium Implant-Supported Crowns
Dr. Schmitt can treat patients with missing teeth in the Altamonte Springs, Mount Dora, and greater Orlando, FL, region with top-of-the-line dental implants. You may qualify for dental implants if you:
Are missing teeth or need an extraction
While saving the natural tooth is always preferable, in certain cases, the structure is too severely damaged to support a traditional crown. Implant-supported crowns are the best option to replace teeth, restoring the natural appearance and function of your smile.
Are healthy and want to maintain your oral health
Implants involve oral surgery and are only recommended for non-smokers in good health. If you qualify, implants will benefit your long-term oral health by preserving your bone density and facial appearance.
Are looking for a long-term solution and savings
The implant posts become a permanent fixture in your mouth, giving you a highly durable and long-lasting solution for tooth loss. While they are more expensive up-front, they will require fewer replacements over the years and can save patients money over the course of a lifetime.
See How Implant-Supported Crowns Can Enhance Your Smile
The implant-supported crown comprises three parts- the titanium post, abutment piece, and restoration. For single implant procedures, a crown is placed as your restoration.
Do You Qualify for Treatment?
Our prosthodontists can examine the state of your teeth to see if a dental crown is right for you. If you're a new patient or interested in dental crowns, call to request a consultation at our Altamonte Springs or Mount Dora, FL, office at (407) 478-4960.