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Dental Crowns

When you experience extreme damage to your teeth, we can provide you with a porcelain or porcelain-fused gold crown to restore your smile and prevent further damage to the tooth. We pride ourselves on creating beautiful, long-lasting dental crowns that can help you enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come. We invite you to call McQuiston Dental at 703-354-0111 for more information about dental crowns in Alexandria, Virginia, and to schedule your consultation with our talented dentist.

A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used for a number of purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth, starting at the gum line, in order to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal; porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth. Our dentist will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.

Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including:

  • To protect a tooth following root canal treatment
  • To anchor and attach a dental bridge
  • To enhance the beauty of your smile
  • To improve a misshapen tooth
  • To strengthen a tooth that is fractured or weakened
  • To support a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains

To find out whether a dental crown is right for you, we welcome you to contact us today!