Machesney Park Family Dental
1411 West Lane Road,
Machesney Park, Illinois 61115 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US
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A dental crown is a "cap" that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.
A crown might be needed...
The crown procedure at Machesney Park Family Dental in Machesney Park is relatively simple.
First, we anesthetize the problem tooth area. Once completely numb, the tooth is shaped so that the crown will fit correctly. We then take an impression of the tooth to use in the construction of the crown. The impressions are sent to our dental laboratory to create your crown. Meanwhile, we apply a sturdy temporary crown over the problem tooth. Once your custom crown is ready, you'll come back to Machesney Park Family Dental and the crown will be delivered.
Crowns offer several benefits: