Cracked Front Teeth? Make Them Whole Again with Dental Crowns

Cracking a front tooth can devastate your smile’s function and appearance. Thankfully, there’s a solution to making your tooth whole again in the form of a dental crown. Dental crowns help repair chipped, cracked or broken teeth to restore their usefulness. You can visit Riverside Dental Clinic for dental crown treatment if you live in Drumheller, Alberta, or a nearby community.

What You Should Know about Crowns for Teeth 

A cracked tooth is not only painful, it’s at risk of breaking down and crumbling. A dental crown is a special cap that your Drumheller dentist can place over your cracked tooth to keep it intact. Crowns help repair damaged teeth by supporting their structure and protecting them from further breakage. 

Crowns can be made of metal, ceramic or porcelain material. Porcelain and ceramic crowns are more popular as they look like natural teeth and blend beautifully with your smile. At Riverside Dental, Dr. Poznikoff places a high-quality zirconia crown. Zirconia offers superior strength and durability for dental crowns. It is at least three times stronger than porcelain or porcelain fused to metal restorations. Unlike porcelain, zirconia can withstand wear and tear without chipping, so zirconia restorations tolerate the forces of mastication and bruxism.

Dr. Kenneth Poznikoff may recommend crown treatment for teeth that are:

• Weak and worn and more susceptible to breakage
• Chipped, fractured or broken
• Severely damaged by decay
• Recovering from root canal therapy

Dental crowns can be used on the front or back teeth. Dental crowns on the front teeth will conceal the damage and restore your smile’s natural beauty. We’ll customize your crown to match nearby teeth’ size, shape and colour so it blends seamlessly with your smile. The crown becomes the new “face” of your tooth, so no one can tell it was ever damaged.

Benefits of Dental Crown Treatment

Damaged teeth don’t repair themselves. Left unchecked, their condition will worsen. They can easily become decayed or infected in their weakened state, posing a risk to nearby healthy teeth. At this stage, you may need to have these teeth removed. 

Dental crowns repair and restore damaged teeth to save them from extraction. Crowning a cracked tooth relieves your pain, repairs the damage and restores your tooth’s function for future use. 

Crowns for Teeth Near Me

Contact Riverside Dental Clinic in Drumheller, AB, at (403) 823-7755 to learn more about our dental crown treatments. 

Dr. Ken Poznikoff, General Dentist

With over 38 years of experience, Dr. Ken Poznikoff is a highly skilled General Dentist and the owner of Riverside Dental Clinic. A graduate of the University of Alberta, he holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree as well as degrees in Science and Pharmacy. Dr. Poznikoff is committed to advanced dental education and has completed extensive training in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, sleep disordered breathing, sedation dentistry, dentures and restorative dentistry. He holds hospital privileges at the Drumheller Regional Health Complex, providing surgical care under general anesthesia. Dedicated to long-term patient relationships, Dr. Poznikoff’s expertise and compassionate care makes him a trusted dental professional in the Drumheller community.

Dr. Claude Boutin, Orthodontist

Dr. Claude Boutin is a Board-Certified Orthodontist with over 35 years of specialized orthodontic care in Calgary and at Riverside Dental Clinic. A University of Alberta graduate, he pursued advanced orthodontic training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Boutin is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an active member of multiple orthodontic associations. Known for staying at the forefront of orthodontic advancements, Dr. Boutin frequently attends national conferences and lectures at prestigious meetings. His dedication to excellence and his involvement in the community solidifies his reputation as a leading orthodontic specialist.

Dr. Ben Thomas, Periodontist

Dr. Ben Thomas is a distinguished Periodontist with a Doctor of Dental Surgery, a Master of Public Health, and a Specialty Certificate in Periodontics from the University of North Carolina. With IV Sedation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications, Dr. Thomas provides comprehensive periodontal care, including implant placement, gum grafting, and periodontal regeneration. A fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of several prestigious periodontal organizations, Dr. Thomas stays at the forefront of periodontal advancements. His dedication to patient care and extensive expertise makes him a trusted professional at Riverside Dental Clinic.

Dr. Scott Townsend, General Dentist

Dr. Scott Townsend is a General Dentist with 19 years of experience. A former hockey player in the Western Hockey League, Dr. Townsend brings the same dedication and teamwork to his dental practice. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Alberta and is a member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, The Alberta Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association. Dr. Townsend specializes in oral surgery including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and periodontal treatments. His compassionate approach and commitment to ongoing education ensure that patients receive personalized surgical care at Riverside Dental Clinic.

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