Dental Crowns In Carleton Place, ON
Over the course of our lives, teeth can get damaged through wear and tear or in specific incidents. For chips, discolouration or damaged teeth, dental crowns are a highly effective solution.
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DENTAL CROWNS HELP
Restore and Strengthen the
Look and Appearance of
Your Teeth
If your teeth have sustained severe damage and you feel insecure whenever you have to show them off, our team at Costello Family Dentistry can help.
Whether you have a chip, discolouration, or damage caused by decay, a dental crown (also known as a cap) can be applied to conceal and restore your tooth to look and feel just like your natural teeth.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
How Do I Know If I Need a Dental Crown?
Your dentist will have a look to determine what the problem is and whether a crown is the best treatment. But a crown is usually required if you have any of the following issues:
- Severe damage sustained to the teeth (chips or cracks)
- Severe discolouration
- Severe signs of decay
- Uneven sized teeth or misalignment
- Dislodged fillings
Dental crowns are also ideal for those who simply want to improve the overall appearance of their smile.
CONCEAL DAMAGE
Dental Crown
Treatment
Dental crowns are effective at concealing any significant damage and restoring the strength and function of the teeth by placing a cap over the top of it. There are a variety of materials that a crown can be made from, including porcelain, ceramic or metal. During your initial visit, our dental team will inspect the condition of your teeth and gums in order to select the most suitable crown based on your individual needs.
To ensure the cap will fit seamlessly overtop of your tooth, the dentist will make an impression of your teeth and gums to get an accurate shape and size measurement. Once the applicable tooth has been filed down, the crown will be capped over top and sealed. The dentist will ensure it fits comfortably and just right during this process to ensure it looks and feels as natural as the rest of your teeth.
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Dental Emergency?
Our Carleton Place location offers same-day appointments for your emergencies. If you need a dentist near you to help you in a crisis, please do not hesitate — call us right away!
SAFEGUARD YOUR ORAL HEALTH
Why Crowns are
Important
When you have a deeply damaged tooth, it can do more than simply harm your self-confidence. It can also lead to some serious issues, such as bone loss, speech impediments, infection, disease, and more. A crown can safeguard your oral health and the look of your smile so you can proudly show it off as often as you want to.
If you have a damaged tooth that you’re concerned about, contact Costello Family Dentistry today to set up an appointment. Our team is friendly, professional, and dedicated to ensuring our treatments are safe, comfortable, and as pain-free as possible for all our patients
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A dental crown is a “cap” that fits over a damaged, worn-down, or weak tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. You might need a crown if you have a large filling, a cracked tooth, a tooth that has had a root canal, or one that’s badly discoloured or misshapen.
Crowns can be made from metal, porcelain fused to metal (PFM), all‐ceramic/porcelain, resin or ceramic materials like zirconia. Your dentist will help you choose based on factors like strength needed (for back teeth vs front teeth), aesthetics, cost, and whether you have metal allergies.
Typically, placing a crown takes two visits: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions/scans, and a second to fit and cement the final crown. In some cases, same‐day crowns may be possible if the clinic has CAD/CAM in-office milling.
With good oral hygiene and avoiding habits like chewing ice or hard candy, a high-quality dental crown is a long-lasting restoration. The average lifespan is usually 5 to 15 years, but many crowns can last for 20 years or more before needing replacement.
Yes, absolutely. The natural tooth structure beneath the crown and the gum line surrounding it are still susceptible to decay and gum disease. It is vital to brush twice daily and floss once daily, paying special attention to the area where the crown meets the gum.
A large filling is placed inside the tooth structure, while a crown is a restoration that completely covers the entire tooth. If a cavity or fracture is so large that it compromises the overall strength of the tooth, a crown is necessary to fully reinforce and protect the tooth from splitting or breaking under chewing pressure.
Costs vary widely depending on the material, tooth involved (front vs back), location of practice, and complexity of the case.
Insurance often covers crowns when they are medically necessary (e.g., to restore a damaged tooth) but may pay less or nothing if the crown is purely cosmetic.