There are many procedures that may be done when you visit your dentist, from routine exams to whitening. However, two common services that are conducted when patients visit us at
Heckman Dental
are crowns and fillings. Both of these are done to repair damaged teeth, but they are utilized in different ways. Here, we will discuss the differences between the two procedures.
When minor trauma or tooth decay occurs, a filling may be an appropriate option to remedy the situation. These can be treated in-office with a tooth-colored material. At Heckman Dental, we use a resin composite when we perform fillings, and have since we opened our doors in 2013. Therefore, we do not use metal or mercury. When it comes to getting a filling, we will first remove any present decay, which will then be followed by bonding and shaping the composite to the actual tooth. As previously stated, crowns and fillings greatly differ in the specifics why they are performed, but the overall reason is that they repair the tooth.
In contrast,
crowns
are the right choice when large portions of the tooth is missing, perhaps due to broken teeth or large cavities. This, in turn compromises its structural integrity. Once a filling is given, there are times that the tooth still needs some assistance in order to refrain from further damage or fractures. This is where crowns come in. As crowns and fillings go, crowns are the more appropriate choice in cases where your tooth may need to be held together by all five points so that it functions properly.
The crowns that we use in our Nicholasville, Kentucky office are milled from porcelain. This means that the tooth-colored cap that we produce to fit over the five surfaces of your tooth is made from the best material. Additionally, each will be custom fit to your mouth, so you can rest assured that you will be satisfied with the end result. The ways in which we perform crowns and fillings are intentionally conducted as to make the procedures as simple for you as possible.
If you feel as though you would like more information on crowns and fillings, feel free to reach out to us today. Our phone number is 859-885-0100 if you would like to call to make an appointment or ask any questions. Once you have scheduled an appointment, you can find our office at 117 Bryant Dr. in Nicholasville, KY. If new patients would like to save time in the waiting room on the day of their appointment, you can fill out the forms beforehand as well. All you have to do is go
here
and download them in order to simplify your visit even further.
Our service area includes the surrounding area, including Lexington, Lancaster, and Danville, KY as well as Jessamine and Garrard County, so if you are looking for the right dentist to assist you with crowns and fillings, we can certainly help all those who reside in those areas. We at Heckman Dental look forward to helping you take this step towards a healthier smile. Contact us today to begin.
