Dental crowns can help if you are unhappy with your smile in Charlotte

Whether it is because of decay, or a broken tooth, dental crowns look and feel like normal teeth. Because they encase the visible portion of teeth, they can drastically increase the appearance of your smile. Typically, a dental crown covers the entire tooth—from the gum line to the top of the tooth.

Cosmetic dentists use dental crowns in a variety of situations

 Even if you have teeth that have been worn down, dental crowns may be a great option to improve your smile. Sometimes dental crowns are used to cover dental implants. Or, if teeth are severely discolored and cannot be whitened through traditional methods, dental crowns may be used. Because dental crowns can be used to help patients with a variety of dental issues, they are a popular choice of treatment by cosmetic dentists at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry in Charlotte NC.

Permanent crowns are made from a variety of materials

Over the past several decades, dental crowns have been made from a variety of materials. These days, permanent dental crowns are typically made from ceramic, resin, or porcelain that is fused to metal. Metals that are used in crowns include gold alloy or other alloys. Because metal crowns are strong and durable, cosmetic dentists say that people rarely have issues with metal crowns breaking or chipping. Metal crowns are a popular option for teeth that are out-of-sight. Resin dental crowns are another option for patients looking for an alternative to porcelain or metal crowns. Dental crowns made from resin are typically less expensive than the other options.

Crowns can look like natural teeth

Many people are concerned about getting dental crowns because they do not want any metal visible. Thanks to technological advancement in cosmetic dentistry, there are also all-ceramic and all-porcelain crowns available. Do you have a metal allergy? These non-metal crowns may be a great option for you. If you are in immediate need of a dental crown, your dentist at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry can make them in-office while a more permanent crown is being constructed in a dental laboratory.

Are you unhappy with your smile? Consider talking to your cosmetic dentist at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry about how dental implants could help.