Restore your smile’s strength and beauty with custom dental crowns at Hays Dentistry. Whether you’re dealing with cracked, decayed, or weakened teeth, Dr. William Hays offers crowns that blend seamlessly with your natural smile. With a focus on clinical excellence and personalized care, we ensure your treatment feels comfortable and completely centered around you.
Restore and Protect Damaged Teeth
Crowns are custom-made restorations that completely cover and protect a damaged, weakened, or decayed tooth. Often referred to as “caps,” crowns restore both function and appearance by mimicking the shape, size, and color of your natural tooth. The process involves reshaping your tooth, taking precise impressions, and placing a durable, long-lasting crown that strengthens your bite while enhancing the overall appearance of your smile. Crowns are ideal for cracked teeth, large fillings, or after root canal therapy.
Why You Might Need Crowns:
- To protect a cracked or fractured tooth from further damage
- To restore a tooth with a large filling or severe decay
- To strengthen a tooth after root canal therapy
- To improve the shape, size, or appearance of a misshapen tooth
- To cover a dental implant
- To support a dental bridge
- To restore worn-down or eroded teeth
Types of Crowns
Metal Crowns
Metal crowns are known for their exceptional strength and durability, making them ideal for back molars that endure heavy chewing forces. Made from alloys containing gold, platinum, or base metals, these crowns are highly resistant to wear and rarely chip or break. Their longevity makes them a practical choice for areas not visible when you smile.
Zirconia Crowns
Zirconia crowns offer strength and aesthetics. Made from a durable ceramic material, zirconia closely resembles natural tooth color while withstanding biting pressure, making it an excellent option for both front and back teeth. At Hays Dentistry, we often recommend zirconia for patients who want a metal-free, biocompatible solution that offers long-lasting beauty and function.
PFM Crowns
PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) crowns combine the durability of a metal base with the look of tooth-colored porcelain. This type of crown provides both strength and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It’s a versatile option often used when extra reinforcement is needed while still maintaining a lifelike look, especially for teeth that are partially visible when you smile.
Advantages of Crowns:
- Restore strength and function to damaged or decayed teeth
- Improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth
- Protect weak teeth from cracking or further damage
- Provide long-lasting durability with proper care
- Enhance your ability to chew and speak comfortably
- Support dental bridges or cover dental implants
- Prevent further wear on surrounding teeth
Your Complete Crown Experience at Hays Dentistry
Consultation
Your experience begins with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Hays. During this visit, he’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and assess your oral health using advanced diagnostic tools, including digital X-rays and intraoral imaging. You’ll discuss your symptoms, goals, and options in detail. If a crown is the right solution, Dr. Hays will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel informed and fully involved in the decision-making process.
Treatment
Once you decide to move ahead, we’ll begin by carefully reshaping the affected tooth to make room for the crown. We’ll then take precise digital or physical impressions to ensure a custom fit that aligns perfectly with your bite. You’ll receive a temporary crown to protect your tooth while your permanent crown is crafted by a trusted dental lab. When your final crown is ready, Dr. Hays will ensure the color, shape, and fit are just right before bonding it in place.
Recovery
After your permanent crown is placed, you may experience slight sensitivity or tenderness in the gums around the treated tooth, which typically lasts a few days. You’ll be able to return to your normal routine right away, including eating and speaking comfortably. Dr. Hays and our team will provide clear aftercare instructions and tips to help you protect your new crown.
Results
You’ll see immediate results as your tooth is restored to its original shape, strength, and appearance. Because the crown is custom-made to match your teeth, your crown will blend naturally with your surrounding teeth and function just like a real tooth. With good oral hygiene and regular visits to Hays Dentistry, your crown can last 10 to 15 years or even longer.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Hays
Dr. William Hays is committed to delivering thoughtful, personalized dentistry that puts your needs first. At Hays Dentistry in Waxhaw, NC, we don’t rush or cut corners: we take the time to understand your goals and create solutions that restore your health and beauty. With a focus on clinical excellence and a seamless experience, your care will always be centered around you. Schedule your consultation today to learn how a custom crown can renew your smile.
