Do you have a broken, misshapen, or deeply discolored tooth? If you answered "yes," you may be interested in dental crowns! Crowns are caps, often made of porcelain, that dentists put on teeth in order to correct a number of dental issues as well as improve a smile's appearance. Dr. John Chu in South Pasadena, CA, offer a full range of dental services, including crown placement. Read on to find out how dental crowns can help your smile!

1. Fix Dental Issues

Crowns are used to repair badly decayed, worn-down, broken, or damaged teeth. Crowns are also used to protect root-canal-treated teeth and as parts of a dental bridge. If you need crowns, see your dentist as soon as possible. Putting off treatment could jeopardize the health of your teeth and cause them to be damaged beyond repair. 

2. Beautify Your Smile

Dental crowns can also improve your smile by enhancing the appearance, alignment, shape, and color of your teeth. Crowns are made from several types of materials, including porcelain, ceramics, composite resin, or a combination of these materials, making them an attractive correction to any teeth that may be unsightly. 

3. The Luster of Real Teeth

Porcelain dental crowns can be matched to the color of your existing teeth. Your dentist can choose from many shades and give you a crown that is best matched to you. Nothing gives the same depth, translucency, and luster like porcelain dental crowns.

4. Durability & Strength

A dental crown acts as a strong covering for a tooth that has been damaged or weakened. Dental crowns can strengthen your damaged teeth and protect your weak teeth from fracturing. Crowns are known for their exceptional durability. Generally, crowns last between 10 and 15 years, and some crowns can even last a lifetime.

5. Improve Oral Function

If you have damaged teeth, you know they can keep you from enjoying the foods you love. It's difficult to eat and chew properly when you have fractured teeth, and dental crowns will give you the ability to chew all of your favorite foods again. They will restore the structure of your teeth so that you can eat in comfort and with confidence once again.

Intrigued? Contact Our Pasadena Office Today!

If you are in need of dental crowns, why wait? We can help you today! Call Dr. John Chu at (626) 799-0852 to schedule an appointment in South Pasadena, CA.