Dental Crowns in Portland, OR
At Bethany Family Dental Portland, we understand the importance of a healthy and beautiful smile. If you're dealing with crooked, misshapen, or severely damaged teeth, a dental crown may be the perfect solution to restore both function and aesthetics.
Crowns are used to cover damaged or decayed teeth. They are designed to restore the tooth's original shape and size while improving its appearance. Crowns can be made from several materials, including gold, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal.
The most popular crown option is porcelain, which blends seamlessly with your teeth's natural color and texture. Whether restoring a molar or enhancing a visible front tooth, our Portland dentist will guide you through selecting the perfect crown for your needs.
Why Dental Crowns Are Right for You?
If you have a severely damaged or decayed tooth, extracting it and opting for a dental implant may be tempting. However, tooth caps are a great alternative, offering an effective way to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
While crowns require some reshaping of the damaged tooth, they are a much less invasive procedure than implants. The result is a restoration that functions like your original tooth, allowing you to return to your daily routine with minimal downtime.
Although crowns don’t last as long as implants, they can last 15 years or more with proper care. Advances in dental materials and techniques ensure that Bethany Family Dental Portland provides durable, long-lasting crowns that look and feel natural.
The Dental Crown Process
At Bethany Family Dental Portland, getting a crown is a straightforward, two-step process. During your first visit, we will prepare your tooth for the crown by removing any damaged or decayed tissue. The remaining healthy tooth is then shaped to fit your custom-made crown.
Afterward, we take impressions of your tooth, which are sent to a specialized dental laboratory to create your crown. In the meantime, you will be fitted with a temporary crown to protect the tooth.
At your second appointment, the temporary crown will be removed, and your new crown will be checked for proper fit and color. Once we ensure everything is perfect, your crown will be cemented into place, giving you a functional and aesthetically pleasing tooth.
If you have a damaged tooth that needs restoring, schedule an appointment with us today and let our friendly team help you achieve a healthier, more beautiful smile with a custom dental crown!
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Testimonials
Crown and filling experience went better than I expected. It's normally a painful process for me. Staff is always friendly and easy to deal with. We appreciate that they offer us different options since we don't have dental insurance.
Ilus Ka
Everyone is so nice and friendly. If you’re looking for a new dentist and team, I highly recommend Bethany Dental. I’ve gone in a few times for anual cleanings and some cavity fillings and I’ve left satisfied every time.
Marlyne Rodriguez
The staff was very friendly. Dr. Austria was very friendly and asked me lots of questions and listened to me. He made my appointment easy and stress free. I would recommend going to this office for your dental care.
Marcia Reyes
I just spent a very relaxing (really!) 2.75 hours being prepped for a new crown and having 3 fillings put in. Honestly, except for a slight prick of the numbing needle, the whole procedure was painless. Dr.Austria and his staff were friendly, the atmosphere was calming, and I knew I was in good hands.
Caroline Arnold
They were super friendly and considerate to any pain I was having. The Dr. asked often if I was in any pain, and I didn't even feel the shot like I usually do at my other dentist. They do everything they can to make you comfortable. I definitely recommend going here.
Jordan Harris
I'm in the process of getting a post and crown. Right now I'm healing from my bone graft and every person at this practice continually goes out of their way to make sure I heal well and every thing goes as planned. There was a problem with my bone graft initially and Dr. Austria continues to spend extra time on my mouth to help me keep on healing, at no extra expense to me.
Heather Stevens
Dr. Austria is one of the kindest, most capable, and awesome dentists I’ve ever had. I have a moderate level of anxiety around any dental work that requires local anesthesia, and Dr. Austria did everything he could to put me at ease when I unexpectedly needed numbing. The dental assistants are awesome too, non-judgmental and sweet and supportive. I’m so glad we found Bethany Family Dental.
