When a tooth is cracked, badly decayed, worn down, or weakened after a root canal, a dental crown is often the best way to save it. A crown caps the entire tooth, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance in one durable, natural-looking restoration. At Locklear Dentistry, Dr. Darryl Locklear designs custom crowns that protect what is left of your tooth and blend seamlessly with the teeth around it. Contact us for a consultation and see how we can restore your smile in Greensboro, NC.
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Did you know…
Dental crowns can be made from metals, porcelain, resin, or ceramics. Zirconia and all-ceramic crowns can now match the strength of metal while looking like a natural tooth.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
The Benefits Of Dental Crowns in Greensboro
Unbeatable protection
A crown covers and surrounds the entire tooth, sealing out the bacteria that cause further decay and holding a cracked or weakened tooth together. For a tooth that has had a root canal or lost a large filling, that full coverage is often what keeps it from fracturing and needing extraction down the road.
Long lifespan
With good care, a dental crown can last ten to twenty years and often longer. Brush and floss around it like a natural tooth and keep your six-month checkups at Locklear Dentistry, and your restoration will hold up for years. The tooth underneath still needs protecting, which is why routine visits matter.
Natural look and feel
We use high-quality, lab-crafted crowns and shade-match each one to your surrounding teeth, so your restoration blends in rather than stands out. A well-made crown looks, feels, and functions like the tooth it replaced, right down to how it meets your bite.
Our Greensboro Dental Crown Treatment Process
Trimming and prep
To begin, Dr. Locklear numbs the area for your comfort and gently removes any decay or damage, then reshapes the tooth to make room for the crown. This creates a stable, clean platform so the finished crown seats securely. He then takes precise impressions and images of your tooth and bite.
Building your crown
We fit you with a temporary crown to protect the prepared tooth, then send your impressions to our trusted partner lab, where skilled technicians craft your permanent crown for an exact fit and shade. This lab step usually takes about two to three weeks, and it is the reason a lab-made crown offers such refined layering and long-term durability.
Final crown placement
When your permanent crown arrives, you return for a short second visit. Dr. Locklear removes the temporary, checks the fit, color, and bite of your new crown, and once everything looks and feels right, bonds it in place with permanent dental cement. A final polish, and you leave with a fully restored tooth.
Before & Afters
A smile is worth 1,000 words.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know If I Need A Dental Crown?
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Only a dentist can tell whether or not a dental crown is right for you. But if you have a broken tooth, a deep cavity, or an infected tooth, you may need a dental crown. To learn more about your options and get started, contact Locklear Dentistry for a consultation with Dr. Darryl Locklear.
What Issues Can Dental Crowns Treat?
Dental crowns are meant to treat broken and damaged teeth. For example, if you bite down on a hard piece of food and crack a tooth, a dental crown can restore and protect it. Dental crowns are also used to treat teeth that have been seriously compromised by tooth decay or infections. If you need root canal therapy, Dr. Locklear will typically recommend a dental crown to protect your tooth.
