Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. And according to the American Dental Association, people often require dental crowns in order to maintain their winning smile. If you've been wondering whether dental crowns are right for you, the following information can help you decide. 

What Are Dental Crowns? 

Your tooth's crown is the part that is visible above the gum line. Disease, decay, or even injury can damage the crown, leaving you with only a partial tooth in its place. Dental crowns are the perfect solution for damaged crowns, as they look and perform much like your own tooth cap. 

Made from durable material, dental crowns are custom matched to the color and shape of your teeth. They are sometimes referred to as a dental cap because they sit over the top of your natural teeth. Crowns may be either permanent or temporary ones that you wear only until your permanent ones have been created.

What Issues Do Dental Crowns Treat?

Dental crowns are custom fitted to the exact shape of your tooth. This makes them ideal for:

• Repairing broken or cracked teeth
• Strengthening weak teeth that are in danger of breaking
• Restoring teeth with areas of decay too large for traditional fillings
• Helping to reinforce a dental bridge
• Correcting misshapen or worn teeth
• Providing protection after a root canal

Dental crowns appear so natural that others will probably not even notice that you are wearing them. And since they function much like your own teeth, chances are that you won't either. 

Quality Dental Crowns in Sterling, VA

With more than 15 years of dental experience, WestLake Dental Care is a trustworthy provider of crowns in the Sterling, VA area. We offer a variety of new patient specials as well as affordable financing options and invite you to contact us today to schedule your consultation.