{"id":43,"date":"2026-08-31T14:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perfectsmilesdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:41:46","slug":"how-dentists-prepare-teeth-for-dental-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.perfectsmilesdentalcare.com\/blog\/how-dentists-prepare-teeth-for-dental-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowning Achievements: How Dentists Prepare Teeth for Dental Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When learning they need a dental crown<\/a> for the first time, many patients are naturally a little nervous. After all, although it is estimated that 40 percent of adults have these restorations, they still aren\u2019t quite a household name. If you\u2019re wondering what goes on during a dental crown procedure, here\u2019s a closer look at this \u201croyal\u201d treatment, and at what you can do once it\u2019s over to ensure your new prosthetic tooth lasts for as long as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Dental Crown, anyway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have heard the term dental crown before, but you might not know<\/p>\n\n\n\n

exactly what it\u2019s referring to. Dental crowns are essentially deluxe fillings that instead of replacing a small section of damaged enamel fit over the entire reshaped tooth like a crown or cap. They are custom-made in your dentist\u2019s office to look and feel just like your original, natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental crowns can be used to enjoy a full diet, and with proper care could last you for a decade or more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting a dental crown may seem like a big deal, but the truth is it\u2019s a safe, comfortable procedure that can be done in just one visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, your dentist will numb your mouth. Then, he or she will take some impressions of the damaged tooth. Next, the damaged enamel will be carefully removed and the tooth reshaped to fit the new restoration. Your dentist will then take a few more impressions and send them all to the milling machine where your crown will be customized while you wait. Once complete, your dentist will check the fit and if it looks and feels good, cement the crown in place in your smile. There are many benefits to same-day restorations, including the ability to complete the entire treatment same-day, which reduces your risk of infection and damage to the underlying tooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Treatment: Caring for Your Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that caring for your new dental crown is as easy as protecting your untreated teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n