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Aug
Tooth Restoration: How Dental Crowns Restore Your Smile
Although your enamel is the strongest part of the body, it isn’t indestructible. There are many reasons why your teeth may be damaged, including injuries, tooth grinding, and decay. If your tooth is structurally damaged, it needs treatment before it suffers further damage. Porcelain dental crowns from Williams Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Brandon, Florida, effectively restore your teeth’ integrity. You can even get dental crowns for front teeth. Expertly placed by Dr. Trevor Williams, our dental crowns reinforce and protect your teeth while improving your dental aesthetics.
Restoring teeth with dental crowns
Unlike a tooth filling or inlay that goes inside the tooth, a dental crown encapsulates your entire tooth from the gum line level. The entire tooth goes inside a strong, protective layer of porcelain/ceramic.
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Depending on your situation, here are some ways dental crowns may restore your smile.
- To rebuild a broken/fractured tooth: If you chronically grind your teeth, the pressure exerted is strong enough to break down the enamel. Other reasons you may break your tooth include sports and accident injuries. Without treatment, the remaining tooth structure will give way to premature enamel wear. A dental crown reinforces a damaged tooth and protects it from future damage
- To protect your tooth after a root canal: After a root canal, your tooth may be structurally weakened, requiring a dental crown for reinforcement. Your crowned tooth remains intact and lasts many years despite daily chewing and grinding
- To secure a bridge in place: When replacing your missing teeth with a traditional bridge, either end of the bridge is usually a dental crown. Dental crowns are placed on the neighboring teeth (abutments) to offer optimal support for the replacement teeth (pontics)
- To cap off a dental implant: Sometimes, when your tooth is beyond saving, your dentist may recommend removal to pave the way for an implant. However, a dental implant is only the “root” portion of your tooth. A dental implant needs to be covered with a dental crown, which becomes the visible and functional component of the replacement tooth
- To improve your dental aesthetics: A dental crown can conceal a severely discolored or misshapen tooth. Dental crowns are customized to fit over the tooth to camouflage deep discoloration and other aesthetic irregularities for a beautiful smile
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Porcelain dental crowns near me
While dental crowns can be made from several materials, we prefer porcelain because of its durability and natural appearance. This way, porcelain crowns can be used anywhere in the mouth, whether in the back or front.
Want to restore the health and appearance of your smile with dental crowns in Brandon, FL? Please call (813) 560-0447 to schedule an appointment today.
Dr. Trevor Williams
Dr. Trevor Williams graduated from Plant City High school in 2001. He completed both his bachelors degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in biomedical physics and his masters degree in microbiology from the University of South Florida. After graduating from the highly rated University of Florida College of dentistry, he worked as an associate in Carrollwood before practicing in Lakeland for four years. He then purchased his practice in Brandon from Dr. Belton in 2020. He is excited for the opportunity to serve right in his hometown, using his experience and expertise for the benefit of his community.
Dr. Williams loves to spend time with his 2 little girls, Hadleigh and Carter alongside his wife Katherine Williams. They love to travel, visit Disney World, and they are active in their church at First Baptist Dover. Dr Williams is a member of the American Dental Association, the american academy of clear aligners, the florida dental association, and the american academy of general dentistry.
Dr. Brett Birch
Dr. Brett Birch, is a retired member of the United States Air Force and a graduate from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Birch was born in Massachusetts and moved to St. Pete as a teenager. Dr. Birch loves to fish and spend time gardening. Dr. Birch is a member of the american dental academy, and the florida dental association. Dr Birch is excited to work in Brandon using his skills to help along Dr. Williams.
Dr. William K. Belton
Dr. William K. Belton Jr. headed our practice for many years before passing it to Dr. Williams. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, he is a member of several local, state, and national dental associations and former Director of the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic. Dr. Belton has always focused on excellence in service and a firm commitment to patients’ needs.
Dr Belton found the right candidate to sell his practice to in 2020 after interviewing multiple dentist. He is thrilled to pass the reins to Dr Williams knowing he will take great care of his existing patients and the community surrounding Brandon Florida.
