Dr. Michael Curtis Strengthens Bridgeport Smiles with Tooth Crowns
If you have tooth pain, a large cavity, or a broken tooth, Dr. Michael Curtis may suggest a tooth crown to restore strength and beauty. A tooth crown, also called a cap, fits over a tooth like a thimble on a finger. Handcrafted in a dental laboratory, tooth crowns will blend seamlessly with your natural smile. At hisTrumbull, Bridgeport dental office, Dr. Curtis designs and places tooth crowns in about two visits.
Your First Visit
When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Curtis will inspect your teeth and gums with advanced tools that help him find small problems. If you’re experiencing tooth pain, it may be the result of:
- Tooth decay
- Fractures, cracks, or breaks
- Older dental work that has leaked or failed
- Gum Disease
- Teeth Grinding (bruxism)
If Dr. Curtis finds that you need a tooth crown, he will remove the decayed area and take impressions of your tooth. He will send the impressions to a dental laboratory where technicians will handcraft your tooth crown. Next, he will prepare the affected tooth and fit you with a temporary crown.
Once your custom restoration arrives, Dr. Curtis will permanently bond the tooth crown at a second visit. Patients who receive tooth crowns enjoy:
- Restored strength
- Alleviated tooth pain
- Enhanced cosmetic appearance
- Properly aligned bite
- Long-lasting tooth restoration
When a filling isn’t enough to repair your tooth, tooth crowns provide a conservative option that will allow you to keep your natural tooth. To learn more about tooth crowns, call Dr. Curtis’ Trumbull, Bridgeport dental office. We’re conveniently located two blocks from the Trumbull mall in the Commerce Park professional building.