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Home > Blog > Situations Where You May Need A Dental Crown

Situations Where You May Need A Dental Crown

November 8, 2017
Teeth Contouring/Crown Lengthening | New Hampshire - Nashua Family Dentistry

If you are in dental pain, it can be an intimidating thing to think about the dental treatments you will need to stop your discomfort and repair your smile. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, the caring team at Nashua Family Dentistry can help you get your confident smile and normal chewing power back with a dental crown.

With the help of our professional team, Dr. James E. Kiehl and Dr. Stephen A. Cohen have performed countless smile repairs over the years at our Nashua, NH dentist office.

Part of why we offer restorative dentistry is because we enjoy helping patients regain what they fear may be lost forever when it comes to their oral function and self-confidence. With our help, you just might be able to:

  • Go from camera shy to loving picture time
  • Chew food more thoroughly, improving your digestion and even bettering your overall health
  • Make better first impressions because you won’t feel self-conscious about damaged teeth in your smile
  • Eat your favorite foods in comfort again without having to think about what area of your mouth you’re chewing with

Patients that have been putting off repairing their teeth for financial reasons will be happy to know we accept a variety of payment options, including financing services through third-party companies like CareCredit.

Learn The Scenarios Where A Dental Crown Could Help

You may have heard of a dental crown in passing, but if you’ve never had to get one, there’s a good chance you don’t know what a dental crown actually is or what the process of getting one involves.

A dental crown is a shell made from tooth-colored material that looks just like the visible portion of your tooth (crown) and is placed on a tooth for restorative purposes. We have a few different options for materials when it comes to getting a dental crown and we will review them and their various merits with you before having your dental crown made.

One common reason to get a dental crown is because a tooth has become cracked or otherwise damaged. This could occur due to a dental emergency like an injury or gradually overtime if you grind your teeth for example. Regardless of how your tooth got damaged, a dental crown will fit snugly over your tooth to protect it and prevent further damage.

We also frequently place dental crowns following a root canal for added strength and protection. Root canals become necessary when tooth decay begins to infect the soft tissue and nerves (pulp) inside a tooth. In this situation, we will remove the infected pulp and then cap the tooth with a dental crown.

A dental crown can also be a great option if you have a large cavity or extensive tooth decay on a tooth. Instead of removing the tooth or trying to give you a tooth filling that would fail because there is not enough healthy tooth structure, we will place a dental crown.

Some patients choose to get dental crowns for mostly cosmetic reasons as well. For example, if you have a tooth that is stained or discolored in such a way that a tooth whitening treatment wouldn’t help, a dental crown can make your tooth look beautiful again.

If a tooth is severely worn-down, we can place a dental crown to restore its natural healthy shape. This will improve the look of your tooth and help it work better when it comes to chewing food!

Finally, if you have a tooth that is beyond repair or is already missing, we may attach a dental crown to a dental implant to completely replace it. Your replacement tooth will look and feel just like your natural tooth and no one will know you’ve had dental work done!

No matter the reason you are getting a dental crown, we will help you understand the process before we begin so you’ll know what to expect.

First, we will take precise impressions of your tooth so we can send them to a special lab for fabrication. Then, we will prepare your tooth for the crown by removing some of your tooth structure. And finally, we will place your custom dental crown.

If we expect any discomfort during the procedure, we will numb your tooth with an anesthetic. We can also provide various comfort items to help put you at ease.

Say goodbye to your damaged chompers and hello to stronger, more beautiful teeth with dental crowns from Nashua Family Dentistry. Call 603-546-7460 or use our handy online form to schedule or ask questions.

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G. A. (Verified Patient) | Nov 05, 2019
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I love Nashua family Dentistry .They are so good and efficient. They don't waste time at all !!!!!

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A new acquaintance referred us to Nashua Area Family Dentistry when we moved to the area. We always get excellent service. Everyone there is professional and pleasant. They have worked with me to schedule, or reschedule, appointments that fit in my schedule. I highly recommend Nashua Area Family Dentistry.

M. G. (Verified Patient) | Oct 16, 2019
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LOVE this dentist office. Everyone so friendly and helpful.

D. B. (Verified Patient) | Oct 16, 2019
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Cleaning was very thorough and hygienist friendly

Cleaning was very thorough and hygienist friendly

M. D. (Verified Patient) | Oct 15, 2019
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The office is very modern. The staff are very nice. Dr. Khiel treats patients with...
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The office is very modern. The staff are very nice. Dr. Khiel treats patients with respect. I've been a patient here for at least 20 years.

M. D. (Verified Patient) | Oct 11, 2019
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Laura is always extremely friendly and very careful. Never had a bad experience there. Staff...
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Laura is always extremely friendly and very careful. Never had a bad experience there. Staff at the desk are always great as well.

A. S. (Verified Patient) | Oct 09, 2019
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I have been there a couple of times and Laura was amazing dental hygienist. Look...
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I have been there a couple of times and Laura was amazing dental hygienist. Look forward to the next appt.

J. P. (Verified Patient) | Oct 09, 2019
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Always an equal amount of "Professional" and "Friendly". Yesterday I was due for a complete...
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Always an equal amount of "Professional" and "Friendly". Yesterday I was due for a complete set of x-rays which can be painful when they stuff all the paraphernalia into your mouth and tell you to bite down and hold. Melissa was my Hygienist and I can honestly say her skill was such that the entire procedure was completely painless. Nice job, Melissa!

C. S. (Verified Patient) | Oct 08, 2019
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If you need a dentist, Dr. Jim Kiehl, Nashua Family Dentistry is the best! I...
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If you need a dentist, Dr. Jim Kiehl, Nashua Family Dentistry is the best! I chipped my tooth and he bonded it and it looks amazing. The office is immaculate and the staff is pleasant, kind and accommodating. I use to fear going to the dentist but not anymore!!

C. S. (Verified Patient) | Oct 08, 2019
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If you need a dentist, Dr. Jim Kiehl, Nashua Family Dentistry is the best! I...
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If you need a dentist, Dr. Jim Kiehl, Nashua Family Dentistry is the best! I chipped my tooth and he bonded it and it looks amazing. The office is immaculate and the staff is pleasant, kind and accommodating. I use to fear going to the dentist but not anymore!!

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