Dental Crowns in Fairfax

Tooth damage spells trouble for your dental health. Maybe there’s a crack or fracture from years of use, or there was a rock-hard surprise in that snack mix. Maybe a tooth broke because of a sports accident or untreated decay.

Crowns are a great choice when larger areas of decay or trauma cannot be replaced by filling material. However, there needs to be at least 1/4 of the tooth remaining.

Once the decayed/damaged area is removed, if there is not enough structure left, a crown may not be an option.

However, your provider will discuss all scenarios prior to the procedure.

Dental crowns are very durable and made from stain-resistant material so that it closely mimics the look, feel, and actions of a natural tooth.

Crown procedures, for the first visit, can vary from 1 to 2 hours depending on the damaged area.

You will be informed of the time you’ll need to set aside when scheduling the appointment! Then your second visit should only take roughly 30 minutes.

No!

We pride ourselves on painless dentistry! For a crown procedure, you will be completely numbed. The numbness should go away 2 to 4 hours after the visit, depending on how your body processes the numbing agent.

We also make you as comfortable as possible by encouraging headphones, providing Nitrous (Laughing Gas) on request, and using the most patient-friendly supplies for all your crowns in Fairfax!

Yes! All anesthetic numbing is local to the tooth area and does not affect your ability to drive.

While it does not affect the repaired areas, it is always recommended to wait until the numbness wears off to make sure your lips, cheek, and tongue are not bitten accidentally.

It is also recommended that you avoid chewing on that area and strictly stay away from sticky, hard, hot, or chewy foods for at least several hours after the procedure.