Crowns

Asha Dental in Leawood and Lenexa, KS

 “Love Asha Dental! Everyone is so nice! Dr. Patel is super patient and I have had a couple crowns and have not felt a thing!”

 Anne M.

Crowns in Leawood and Lenexa, KS

Does your tooth need a little rehab? It’s not uncommon for teeth to become worn, cracked, or misshapen, but a simple crown can make them look and feel new again. At Asha Dental in Leawood and Lenexa, KS, we’ll expertly cover your existing tooth with a new outer surface that’s strong, cavity resistant, and matches your other teeth.
Crowns are ideal for teeth that:

  • Have been weakened by tooth decay
  • Cannot hold a filling
  • Have undergone a root canal procedure

If you find dental work to be daunting at times, let us ease your worry. We will go above and beyond to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. It’s extremely important to us that your experience in our office is a positive one.
We’re happy to brighten the smiles of Leawood, Lenexa, and surrounding areas in Kansas! Call to schedule an assessment at Asha Dental, in Leawood and Lenexa, KS today. You don’t have to live compensating for a tooth that’s not quite right. Our team will help restore your best bite, jaw, and smile function.

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. We typically use a crown to restore a damaged tooth, but they can also use it to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can consist of three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal, and all-ceramic. The location of the crown in the teeth will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth need to have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients may often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.

Before the Procedure

If you are getting dental crowns for cosmetic reasons, we recommend that you whiten your teeth first. At Asha Dental in Leawood and Lenexa, KS, we offer teeth whitening procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile quickly and easily. It is important to have this procedure done first because the material that crowns and bridges are made out of is both stain and bleach resistant. That means that if it is created to match yellow teeth, it will remain yellow even if you have your teeth whitened at a later date. When you have the procedure done first, your new crown or bridge will be made to match your new brilliantly white teeth.

When preparing for the procedure, we recommend that patients take a day off of work. If possible, you may want to take a couple of days off. It is normal for teeth to be somewhat sensitive, and it is easier if you don’t have to worry about meeting clients and keeping up with your busy schedule.

The Process

When getting dental crowns installed, it is advisable that you work with a cosmetic dentist that knows how to complete the procedure in a way that looks natural. At Asha Dental in Leawood, Lenexa, KS, we can do so while also working to keep our patients as comfortable as possible by using sedation dentistry. The process for both procedures is fairly similar. Before getting started, an impression is taken of the teeth so that the new crown or bridge can be created in a dental lab.

When placing a dental crown around a tooth, Asha Dental starts by preparing the tooth. We will need to remove a portion of the enamel so that there is room for the new crown to surround the tooth without pushing other teeth out of place. Once complete, we will clean the tooth and secure a temporary crown to it using removable glue. Patients typically wear a temporary crown for around two weeks while waiting for a permanent one to be created in the lab. During this time, it is important to be careful with what you eat and how you brush your teeth since the temporary is designed to come off.

When the dental restoratives are complete, patients return to our Leawood and Lenexa, KS, dentist office, so that we can remove the temporaries and bond the permanent ones to the tooth. For a dental crown, we will secure the cap around the tooth and complete it through dental bonding. With a bridge, a crown is placed on the two teeth that are surrounding the missing one. On top of the crown is a piece that looks like natural gums that will hold the new tooth in place. These two crowns serve as anchors for this synthetic “bridge” and make a new tooth as durable as it can be. Patients depend on this procedure as a way to replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural and restores the functionality of the missing tooth.

After the Procedure

When getting dental Restoratives, your teeth will be somewhat sensitive after they have been prepared. This is why you need to wear a temporary crown while waiting for a permanent one to be created. We use sedation dentistry to ensure that you will not experience any discomfort during the procedure and after the fact, you simply need to take some oral pain medication for a couple of days until you feel better.

The benefit of wearing a crown is that it surrounds and protects the tooth. This means that regardless of how damaged the tooth was, you can eat your favorite foods without fear of discomfort. A crown can restore the functionality of your mouth by making it easy to eat, drink and speak like normal. This is ideal for people that are suffering from severely sensitive teeth, have a cracked or chipped tooth, or have undergone a root canal. Similarly, a bridge makes it possible to eat and speak like normal without worrying about your new tooth becoming loose or falling out. They are both ideal for people that have active lifestyles and don’t want to be constrained by their teeth. To find out if the procedure is right for you, call (913) 440-4199 to schedule an appointment with dentist in Leawood and Lenexa and discuss your options. At Asha Dental, we make it easier for patients throughout Leawood, Lenexa, KS, to have a beautiful and functional smile.

Here’s how the process works:

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Schedule an appointment.

We understand how wildly busy life can be, so we work hard to schedule efficiently around your commitments.

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Enjoy a stress-free treatment.

Together, we’ll discuss your circumstances and determine if saving or improving your tooth with a crown is your best option. If a crown is what you need, we’re committed to making the experience as smooth and effective as possible.

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Celebrate a healthy smile.

Having strong and healthy teeth is a great feeling. Now you can get back to eating, talking, and smiling with comfort and confidence.

We provide quality dental care in Leawood and Lenexa, KS.